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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.40, 26,229.60 and 12,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.40, 26,229.60 and 12,820.80 is: 19,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.40 : 26,229.60 = 12,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.40/26,229.60 = 12,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.40x = 26,229.60 × 12,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.40x = 336,284,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,284,455.68/17,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.20

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