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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,842.35, 26,804.84 and 11,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,842.35, 26,804.84 and 11,199.54 is: 16,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,842.35 : 26,804.84 = 11,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,842.35/26,804.84 = 11,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,842.35x = 26,804.84 × 11,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,842.35x = 300,201,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,201,821.78/17,842.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.24

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