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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.40, 26,499.60 and 11,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.40, 26,499.60 and 11,008.20 is: 16,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.40 : 26,499.60 = 11,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.40/26,499.60 = 11,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.40x = 26,499.60 × 11,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.40x = 291,712,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,712,896.72/17,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.30

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