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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.40, 26,265.60 and 11,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.40, 26,265.60 and 11,292.80 is: 16,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.40 : 26,265.60 = 11,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.40/26,265.60 = 11,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.40x = 26,265.60 × 11,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.40x = 296,612,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,612,167.68/17,494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.69

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