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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.96, 26,798.45 and 11,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.96, 26,798.45 and 11,287.32 is: 16,922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.96 : 26,798.45 = 11,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.96/26,798.45 = 11,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.96x = 26,798.45 × 11,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.96x = 302,482,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,482,624.22/17,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.14

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