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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.92, 26,811.72 and 11,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.92, 26,811.72 and 11,315.28 is: 16,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.92 : 26,811.72 = 11,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.92/26,811.72 = 11,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.92x = 26,811.72 × 11,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.92x = 303,382,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,382,119.08/17,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.44

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