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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,894.76, 26,853.03 and 11,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,894.76, 26,853.03 and 11,311.86 is: 16,974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,894.76 : 26,853.03 = 11,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,894.76/26,853.03 = 11,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,894.76x = 26,853.03 × 11,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,894.76x = 303,757,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,757,715.94/17,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.67

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