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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.44, 26,279.76 and 11,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.44, 26,279.76 and 11,295.98 is: 16,910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.44 : 26,279.76 = 11,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.44/26,279.76 = 11,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.44x = 26,279.76 × 11,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.44x = 296,855,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,855,643.36/17,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.57

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