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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.04, 26,397.30 and 11,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.04, 26,397.30 and 11,783.20 is: 17,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.04 : 26,397.30 = 11,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.04/26,397.30 = 11,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.04x = 26,397.30 × 11,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.04x = 311,044,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,044,665.36/17,586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.02

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