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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.80, 26,230.20 and 10,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.80, 26,230.20 and 10,805.20 is: 16,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.80 : 26,230.20 = 10,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.80/26,230.20 = 10,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.80x = 26,230.20 × 10,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.80x = 283,422,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,422,557.04/17,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.80

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