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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.11, 26,481.13 and 11,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.11, 26,481.13 and 11,084.91 is: 16,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.11 : 26,481.13 = 11,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.11/26,481.13 = 11,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.11x = 26,481.13 × 11,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.11x = 293,540,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,540,942.75/17,654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.34

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