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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.93, 26,169.95 and 11,546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.93, 26,169.95 and 11,546.87 is: 17,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.93 : 26,169.95 = 11,546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.93/26,169.95 = 11,546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.93x = 26,169.95 × 11,546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.93x = 302,180,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,180,908.57/17,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.32

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