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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.87, 26,573.57 and 11,154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.87, 26,573.57 and 11,154.71 is: 16,704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.87 : 26,573.57 = 11,154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.87/26,573.57 = 11,154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.87x = 26,573.57 × 11,154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.87x = 296,420,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,420,411.24/17,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.57

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