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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.47, 26,199.18 and 11,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.47, 26,199.18 and 11,229.52 is: 16,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.47 : 26,199.18 = 11,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.47/26,199.18 = 11,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.47x = 26,199.18 × 11,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.47x = 294,204,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,204,215.79/17,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.80

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