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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.70, 26,363.55 and 11,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.70, 26,363.55 and 11,014.70 is: 16,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.70 : 26,363.55 = 11,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.70/26,363.55 = 11,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.70x = 26,363.55 × 11,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.70x = 290,386,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,386,594.19/17,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.05

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