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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.07, 26,867.00 and 11,342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.07, 26,867.00 and 11,342.34 is: 16,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.07 : 26,867.00 = 11,342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.07/26,867.00 = 11,342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.07x = 26,867.00 × 11,342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.07x = 304,734,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,734,756.62/17,930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.73

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