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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.94, 26,747.57 and 11,596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.94, 26,747.57 and 11,596.97 is: 17,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.94 : 26,747.57 = 11,596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.94/26,747.57 = 11,596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.94x = 26,747.57 × 11,596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.94x = 310,190,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,190,797.49/17,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.85

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