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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.96, 26,738.86 and 11,247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.96, 26,738.86 and 11,247.62 is: 16,861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.96 : 26,738.86 = 11,247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.96/26,738.86 = 11,247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.96x = 26,738.86 × 11,247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.96x = 300,748,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,748,536.51/17,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.92

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