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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.80, 26,329.20 and 10,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.80, 26,329.20 and 10,986.40 is: 16,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.80 : 26,329.20 = 10,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.80/26,329.20 = 10,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.80x = 26,329.20 × 10,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.80x = 289,263,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,263,122.88/17,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.60

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