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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.55, 26,509.39 and 11,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.55, 26,509.39 and 11,054.18 is: 16,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.55 : 26,509.39 = 11,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.55/26,509.39 = 11,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.55x = 26,509.39 × 11,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.55x = 293,039,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,039,568.75/17,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.31

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