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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.84, 26,191.44 and 11,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.84, 26,191.44 and 11,233.44 is: 16,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.84 : 26,191.44 = 11,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.84/26,191.44 = 11,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.84x = 26,191.44 × 11,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.84x = 294,219,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,219,969.75/17,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.81

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