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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.40, 26,795.10 and 11,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.40, 26,795.10 and 11,318.60 is: 16,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.40 : 26,795.10 = 11,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.40/26,795.10 = 11,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.40x = 26,795.10 × 11,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.40x = 303,283,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,283,018.86/17,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.90

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