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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.54, 26,651.70 and 11,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.54, 26,651.70 and 11,533.25 is: 17,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.54 : 26,651.70 = 11,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.54/26,651.70 = 11,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.54x = 26,651.70 × 11,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.54x = 307,380,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,380,785.65/17,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,274.85

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