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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.72, 26,890.98 and 11,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.72, 26,890.98 and 11,263.24 is: 16,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.72 : 26,890.98 = 11,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.72/26,890.98 = 11,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.72x = 26,890.98 × 11,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.72x = 302,879,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,879,561.58/17,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.60

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