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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.44, 26,243.77 and 11,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.44, 26,243.77 and 11,253.80 is: 16,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.44 : 26,243.77 = 11,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.44/26,243.77 = 11,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.44x = 26,243.77 × 11,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.44x = 295,342,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,342,138.83/17,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.63

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