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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.08, 26,846.10 and 11,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.08, 26,846.10 and 11,741.88 is: 17,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.08 : 26,846.10 = 11,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.08/26,846.10 = 11,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.08x = 26,846.10 × 11,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.08x = 315,223,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,223,684.67/17,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.27

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