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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.56, 26,168.16 and 11,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.56, 26,168.16 and 11,203.92 is: 16,810.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.56 : 26,168.16 = 11,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.56/26,168.16 = 11,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.56x = 26,168.16 × 11,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.56x = 293,185,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,185,971.19/17,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.58

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