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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.70, 26,404.27 and 11,045.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.70, 26,404.27 and 11,045.49 is: 16,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.70 : 26,404.27 = 11,045.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.70/26,404.27 = 11,045.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.70x = 26,404.27 × 11,045.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.70x = 291,648,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,648,100.24/17,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.09

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