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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.30, 26,147.97 and 11,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.30, 26,147.97 and 11,532.30 is: 17,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.30 : 26,147.97 = 11,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.30/26,147.97 = 11,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.30x = 26,147.97 × 11,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.30x = 301,546,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,546,234.43/17,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.46

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