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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.44, 26,278.27 and 11,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.44, 26,278.27 and 11,294.98 is: 16,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.44 : 26,278.27 = 11,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.44/26,278.27 = 11,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.44x = 26,278.27 × 11,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.44x = 296,812,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,812,440.15/17,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.07

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