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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.20, 26,310.30 and 10,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.20, 26,310.30 and 10,979.20 is: 16,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.20 : 26,310.30 = 10,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.20/26,310.30 = 10,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.20x = 26,310.30 × 10,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.20x = 288,866,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,866,045.76/17,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.80

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