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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.38, 26,948.76 and 11,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.38, 26,948.76 and 11,304.86 is: 16,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.38 : 26,948.76 = 11,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.38/26,948.76 = 11,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.38x = 26,948.76 × 11,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.38x = 304,651,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,651,958.97/17,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.84

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