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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.20, 26,022.30 and 11,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.20, 26,022.30 and 11,127.40 is: 16,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.20 : 26,022.30 = 11,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.20/26,022.30 = 11,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.20x = 26,022.30 × 11,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.20x = 289,560,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,560,541.02/17,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.10

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