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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.60, 26,192.40 and 17,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.60, 26,192.40 and 17,231.20 is: 25,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.60 : 26,192.40 = 17,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.60/26,192.40 = 17,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.60x = 26,192.40 × 17,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.60x = 451,326,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,326,482.88/17,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.80

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