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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.40, 26,774.10 and 11,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.40, 26,774.10 and 11,254.20 is: 16,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.40 : 26,774.10 = 11,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.40/26,774.10 = 11,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.40x = 26,774.10 × 11,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.40x = 301,321,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,321,076.22/17,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.30

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