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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.44, 26,517.64 and 11,449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.44, 26,517.64 and 11,449.45 is: 17,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.44 : 26,517.64 = 11,449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.44/26,517.64 = 11,449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.44x = 26,517.64 × 11,449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.44x = 303,612,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,612,336.05/17,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.75

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