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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.06, 26,623.89 and 11,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.06, 26,623.89 and 11,157.12 is: 16,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.06 : 26,623.89 = 11,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.06/26,623.89 = 11,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.06x = 26,623.89 × 11,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.06x = 297,045,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,045,935.60/17,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,733.98

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