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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.08, 26,636.29 and 11,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.08, 26,636.29 and 11,176.17 is: 16,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.08 : 26,636.29 = 11,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.08/26,636.29 = 11,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.08x = 26,636.29 × 11,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.08x = 297,691,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,691,705.21/17,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.07

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