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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.96, 26,147.92 and 10,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.96, 26,147.92 and 10,855.12 is: 16,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.96 : 26,147.92 = 10,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.96/26,147.92 = 10,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.96x = 26,147.92 × 10,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.96x = 283,838,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,838,809.35/17,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.80

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