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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.76, 26,848.08 and 11,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.76, 26,848.08 and 11,316 is: 16,963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.76 : 26,848.08 = 11,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.76/26,848.08 = 11,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.76x = 26,848.08 × 11,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.76x = 303,812,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,812,873.28/17,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.54

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