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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.44, 26,720.12 and 11,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.44, 26,720.12 and 11,235.10 is: 16,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.44 : 26,720.12 = 11,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.44/26,720.12 = 11,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.44x = 26,720.12 × 11,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.44x = 300,203,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,203,030.44/17,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.16

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