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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.60, 26,723.62 and 11,140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.60, 26,723.62 and 11,140.49 is: 16,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.60 : 26,723.62 = 11,140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.60/26,723.62 = 11,140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.60x = 26,723.62 × 11,140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.60x = 297,714,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,714,151.79/17,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.62

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