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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.12, 26,572.44 and 11,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.12, 26,572.44 and 11,153.96 is: 16,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.12 : 26,572.44 = 11,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.12/26,572.44 = 11,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.12x = 26,572.44 × 11,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.12x = 296,387,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,387,932.86/17,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.45

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