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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.70, 26,757.96 and 11,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.70, 26,757.96 and 11,260.40 is: 16,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.70 : 26,757.96 = 11,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.70/26,757.96 = 11,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.70x = 26,757.96 × 11,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.70x = 301,305,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,305,332.78/17,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.08

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