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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.16, 26,817.44 and 11,319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.16, 26,817.44 and 11,319.23 is: 16,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.16 : 26,817.44 = 11,319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.16/26,817.44 = 11,319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.16x = 26,817.44 × 11,319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.16x = 303,552,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,552,580.69/17,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.62

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