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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.32, 26,132.40 and 11,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.32, 26,132.40 and 11,209.98 is: 16,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.32 : 26,132.40 = 11,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.32/26,132.40 = 11,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.32x = 26,132.40 × 11,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.32x = 292,943,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,943,681.35/17,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.60

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