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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.83, 26,832.69 and 11,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.83, 26,832.69 and 11,229.54 is: 16,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.83 : 26,832.69 = 11,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.83/26,832.69 = 11,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.83x = 26,832.69 × 11,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.83x = 301,318,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,318,765.66/17,914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.52

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