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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.53, 26,403.89 and 11,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.53, 26,403.89 and 11,045.30 is: 16,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.53 : 26,403.89 = 11,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.53/26,403.89 = 11,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.53x = 26,403.89 × 11,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.53x = 291,638,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,638,698.97/17,614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.71

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