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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.33, 26,200.46 and 11,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.33, 26,200.46 and 11,230.38 is: 16,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.33 : 26,200.46 = 11,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.33/26,200.46 = 11,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.33x = 26,200.46 × 11,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.33x = 294,241,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,241,150.05/17,463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.09

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