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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.18, 26,311.74 and 11,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.18, 26,311.74 and 11,008.86 is: 16,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.18 : 26,311.74 = 11,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.18/26,311.74 = 11,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.18x = 26,311.74 × 11,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.18x = 289,662,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,662,262.02/17,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.27

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