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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.40, 26,490.60 and 12,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.40, 26,490.60 and 12,411.60 is: 18,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.40 : 26,490.60 = 12,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.40/26,490.60 = 12,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.40x = 26,490.60 × 12,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.40x = 328,790,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,790,730.96/17,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.40

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