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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.44, 26,074.50 and 11,136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.44, 26,074.50 and 11,136.64 is: 16,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.44 : 26,074.50 = 11,136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.44/26,074.50 = 11,136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.44x = 26,074.50 × 11,136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.44x = 290,382,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,382,319.68/17,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.97

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