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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.74, 26,776.76 and 11,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.74, 26,776.76 and 11,271.14 is: 16,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.74 : 26,776.76 = 11,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.74/26,776.76 = 11,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.74x = 26,776.76 × 11,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.74x = 301,804,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,804,505.00/17,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.28

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