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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.43, 26,607.62 and 11,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.43, 26,607.62 and 11,514.42 is: 17,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.43 : 26,607.62 = 11,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.43/26,607.62 = 11,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.43x = 26,607.62 × 11,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.43x = 306,371,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,371,340.67/17,750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.94

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