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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.20, 26,305.80 and 11,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.20, 26,305.80 and 11,316.40 is: 16,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.20 : 26,305.80 = 11,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.20/26,305.80 = 11,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.20x = 26,305.80 × 11,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.20x = 297,686,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,686,955.12/17,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.60

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