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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.16, 26,181 and 11,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.16, 26,181 and 11,207.64 is: 16,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.16 : 26,181 = 11,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.16/26,181 = 11,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.16x = 26,181 × 11,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.16x = 293,427,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,427,222.84/17,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,800.72

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