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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.94, 26,511.56 and 11,841.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.94, 26,511.56 and 11,841.58 is: 17,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.94 : 26,511.56 = 11,841.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.94/26,511.56 = 11,841.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.94x = 26,511.56 × 11,841.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.94x = 313,938,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,938,758.66/17,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,777.89

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