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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.48, 26,316.66 and 11,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.48, 26,316.66 and 11,640.44 is: 17,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.48 : 26,316.66 = 11,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.48/26,316.66 = 11,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.48x = 26,316.66 × 11,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.48x = 306,337,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,337,501.73/17,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.76

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