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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.33, 26,514.48 and 11,107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.33, 26,514.48 and 11,107.11 is: 16,660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.33 : 26,514.48 = 11,107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.33/26,514.48 = 11,107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.33x = 26,514.48 × 11,107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.33x = 294,499,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,499,245.95/17,676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.66

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