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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.85, 26,835.59 and 11,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.85, 26,835.59 and 11,220.04 is: 16,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.85 : 26,835.59 = 11,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.85/26,835.59 = 11,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.85x = 26,835.59 × 11,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.85x = 301,096,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,096,393.22/17,862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.01

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