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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.64, 26,665.93 and 11,101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.64, 26,665.93 and 11,101.97 is: 16,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.64 : 26,665.93 = 11,101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.64/26,665.93 = 11,101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.64x = 26,665.93 × 11,101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.64x = 296,044,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,044,235.43/17,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.13

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