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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,839.80, 26,716.50 and 11,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,839.80, 26,716.50 and 11,246.40 is: 16,842.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,839.80 : 26,716.50 = 11,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,839.80/26,716.50 = 11,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,839.80x = 26,716.50 × 11,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,839.80x = 300,464,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,464,445.60/17,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.37

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