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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.70, 26,745.98 and 11,252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.70, 26,745.98 and 11,252.39 is: 16,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.70 : 26,745.98 = 11,252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.70/26,745.98 = 11,252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.70x = 26,745.98 × 11,252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.70x = 300,956,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,956,007.90/17,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.07

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