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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.80, 26,741.63 and 11,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.80, 26,741.63 and 11,924.96 is: 17,852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.80 : 26,741.63 = 11,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.80/26,741.63 = 11,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.80x = 26,741.63 × 11,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.80x = 318,892,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,892,868.08/17,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.34

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