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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.62, 26,574.69 and 11,155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.62, 26,574.69 and 11,155.46 is: 16,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.62 : 26,574.69 = 11,155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.62/26,574.69 = 11,155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.62x = 26,574.69 × 11,155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.62x = 296,452,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,452,891.31/17,745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.69

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