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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.56, 26,720.30 and 11,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.56, 26,720.30 and 11,235.22 is: 16,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.56 : 26,720.30 = 11,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.56/26,720.30 = 11,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.56x = 26,720.30 × 11,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.56x = 300,208,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,208,543.85/17,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.35

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