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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.16, 26,848.92 and 11,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.16, 26,848.92 and 11,340.24 is: 16,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.16 : 26,848.92 = 11,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.16/26,848.92 = 11,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.16x = 26,848.92 × 11,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.16x = 304,473,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,473,196.54/17,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.13

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