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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.54, 26,278.02 and 10,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.54, 26,278.02 and 10,933.11 is: 16,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.54 : 26,278.02 = 10,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.54/26,278.02 = 10,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.54x = 26,278.02 × 10,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.54x = 287,300,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,300,483.24/17,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,403.54

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