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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.36, 26,572.95 and 11,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.36, 26,572.95 and 11,044.14 is: 16,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.36 : 26,572.95 = 11,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.36/26,572.95 = 11,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.36x = 26,572.95 × 11,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.36x = 293,475,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,475,380.01/17,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,571.77

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