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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.44, 26,245.27 and 11,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.44, 26,245.27 and 11,254.80 is: 16,868.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.44 : 26,245.27 = 11,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.44/26,245.27 = 11,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.44x = 26,245.27 × 11,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.44x = 295,385,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,385,264.80/17,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.13

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