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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.33, 26,770.20 and 11,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.33, 26,770.20 and 11,266.73 is: 16,897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.33 : 26,770.20 = 11,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.33/26,770.20 = 11,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.33x = 26,770.20 × 11,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.33x = 301,612,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,612,615.45/17,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.70

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