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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.94, 26,246.02 and 11,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.94, 26,246.02 and 11,255.30 is: 16,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.94 : 26,246.02 = 11,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.94/26,246.02 = 11,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.94x = 26,246.02 × 11,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.94x = 295,406,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,406,828.91/17,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.88

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