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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,834.96, 26,737.36 and 11,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,834.96, 26,737.36 and 11,246.62 is: 16,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,834.96 : 26,737.36 = 11,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,834.96/26,737.36 = 11,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,834.96x = 26,737.36 × 11,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,834.96x = 300,704,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,704,927.72/17,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.42

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