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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.54, 26,335.04 and 11,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.54, 26,335.04 and 11,741.70 is: 17,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.54 : 26,335.04 = 11,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.54/26,335.04 = 11,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.54x = 26,335.04 × 11,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.54x = 309,218,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,218,080.46/17,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,624.75

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