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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.57, 26,577.90 and 11,494.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.57, 26,577.90 and 11,494.53 is: 17,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.57 : 26,577.90 = 11,494.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.57/26,577.90 = 11,494.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.57x = 26,577.90 × 11,494.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.57x = 305,500,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,500,511.31/17,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,230.16

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