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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.20, 26,632.80 and 11,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.20, 26,632.80 and 11,145.60 is: 16,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.20 : 26,632.80 = 11,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.20/26,632.80 = 11,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.20x = 26,632.80 × 11,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.20x = 296,838,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,838,535.68/17,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.40

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