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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.15, 26,825.60 and 11,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.15, 26,825.60 and 11,305.45 is: 16,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.15 : 26,825.60 = 11,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.15/26,825.60 = 11,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.15x = 26,825.60 × 11,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.15x = 303,275,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,275,345.39/17,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.25

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