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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.97, 26,222.48 and 11,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.97, 26,222.48 and 11,245.02 is: 16,871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.97 : 26,222.48 = 11,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.97/26,222.48 = 11,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.97x = 26,222.48 × 11,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.97x = 294,872,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,872,312.05/17,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.08

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