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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.40, 26,175.60 and 11,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.40, 26,175.60 and 11,207.20 is: 16,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.40 : 26,175.60 = 11,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.40/26,175.60 = 11,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.40x = 26,175.60 × 11,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.40x = 293,355,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,355,184.32/17,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.40

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