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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.50, 26,836.02 and 11,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.50, 26,836.02 and 11,333.52 is: 16,986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.50 : 26,836.02 = 11,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.50/26,836.02 = 11,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.50x = 26,836.02 × 11,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.50x = 304,146,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,146,569.39/17,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.21

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