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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.08, 26,966.16 and 11,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.08, 26,966.16 and 11,046 is: 16,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.08 : 26,966.16 = 11,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.08/26,966.16 = 11,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.08x = 26,966.16 × 11,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.08x = 297,868,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,868,203.36/17,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.04

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