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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.33, 26,636.67 and 11,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.33, 26,636.67 and 11,176.42 is: 16,758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.33 : 26,636.67 = 11,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.33/26,636.67 = 11,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.33x = 26,636.67 × 11,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.33x = 297,702,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,702,611.32/17,764.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.45

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