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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,831.95, 26,732.86 and 11,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,831.95, 26,732.86 and 11,243.62 is: 16,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,831.95 : 26,732.86 = 11,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,831.95/26,732.86 = 11,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,831.95x = 26,732.86 × 11,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,831.95x = 300,574,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,574,119.35/17,831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.93

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