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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.05, 26,508.64 and 11,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.05, 26,508.64 and 11,053.68 is: 16,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.05 : 26,508.64 = 11,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.05/26,508.64 = 11,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.05x = 26,508.64 × 11,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.05x = 293,018,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,018,073.50/17,714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.57

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