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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.03, 26,213.95 and 11,931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.03, 26,213.95 and 11,931.34 is: 17,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.03 : 26,213.95 = 11,931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.03/26,213.95 = 11,931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.03x = 26,213.95 × 11,931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.03x = 312,767,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,767,550.19/17,479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,893.87

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