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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.83, 26,764.95 and 11,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.83, 26,764.95 and 11,263.23 is: 16,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.83 : 26,764.95 = 11,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.83/26,764.95 = 11,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.83x = 26,764.95 × 11,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.83x = 301,459,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,459,787.79/17,845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.45

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