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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.40, 26,805.60 and 11,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.40, 26,805.60 and 11,325.60 is: 16,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.40 : 26,805.60 = 11,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.40/26,805.60 = 11,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.40x = 26,805.60 × 11,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.40x = 303,589,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,589,503.36/17,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.40

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