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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.98, 26,741.67 and 11,275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.98, 26,741.67 and 11,275.78 is: 16,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.98 : 26,741.67 = 11,275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.98/26,741.67 = 11,275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.98x = 26,741.67 × 11,275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.98x = 301,533,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,533,187.75/17,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.80

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