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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.58, 26,030.52 and 11,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.58, 26,030.52 and 11,848.77 is: 17,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.58 : 26,030.52 = 11,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.58/26,030.52 = 11,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.58x = 26,030.52 × 11,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.58x = 308,429,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,429,644.46/17,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,741.56

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