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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.63, 26,867.24 and 10,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.63, 26,867.24 and 10,893.59 is: 16,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.63 : 26,867.24 = 10,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.63/26,867.24 = 10,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.63x = 26,867.24 × 10,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.63x = 292,680,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,680,711.07/17,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.26

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