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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.46, 26,796.20 and 11,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.46, 26,796.20 and 11,285.82 is: 16,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.46 : 26,796.20 = 11,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.46/26,796.20 = 11,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.46x = 26,796.20 × 11,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.46x = 302,417,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,417,033.45/17,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.89

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