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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.40, 26,277.60 and 11,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.40, 26,277.60 and 11,275.20 is: 16,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.40 : 26,277.60 = 11,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.40/26,277.60 = 11,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.40x = 26,277.60 × 11,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.40x = 296,285,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,285,195.52/17,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.37

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