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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.79, 26,627.83 and 11,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.79, 26,627.83 and 11,201.14 is: 16,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.79 : 26,627.83 = 11,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.79/26,627.83 = 11,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.79x = 26,627.83 × 11,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.79x = 298,262,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,262,013.62/17,788.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.85

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