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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.76, 26,905.50 and 11,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.76, 26,905.50 and 11,336.04 is: 17,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.76 : 26,905.50 = 11,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.76/26,905.50 = 11,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.76x = 26,905.50 × 11,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.76x = 305,001,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,001,824.22/17,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,032.78

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