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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.70, 26,765.46 and 11,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.70, 26,765.46 and 11,265.40 is: 16,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.70 : 26,765.46 = 11,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.70/26,765.46 = 11,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.70x = 26,765.46 × 11,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.70x = 301,523,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,523,613.08/17,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.58

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