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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.12, 26,893.76 and 11,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.12, 26,893.76 and 11,364.96 is: 17,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.12 : 26,893.76 = 11,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.12/26,893.76 = 11,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.12x = 26,893.76 × 11,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.12x = 305,646,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,646,506.65/17,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.81

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