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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.48, 26,931.36 and 11,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.48, 26,931.36 and 11,794.88 is: 17,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.48 : 26,931.36 = 11,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.48/26,931.36 = 11,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.48x = 26,931.36 × 11,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.48x = 317,652,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,652,159.44/17,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.24

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