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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.52, 26,260.24 and 11,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.52, 26,260.24 and 11,660.24 is: 17,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.52 : 26,260.24 = 11,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.52/26,260.24 = 11,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.52x = 26,260.24 × 11,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.52x = 306,200,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,200,700.86/17,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.66

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