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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.99, 26,612.25 and 11,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.99, 26,612.25 and 11,094.56 is: 16,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.99 : 26,612.25 = 11,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.99/26,612.25 = 11,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.99x = 26,612.25 × 11,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.99x = 295,251,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,251,129.49/17,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.20

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