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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.80, 26,047.20 and 11,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.80, 26,047.20 and 11,824.40 is: 17,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.80 : 26,047.20 = 11,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.80/26,047.20 = 11,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.80x = 26,047.20 × 11,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.80x = 307,992,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,992,511.68/17,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,736.60

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