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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.20, 26,824.80 and 11,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.20, 26,824.80 and 11,230.40 is: 16,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.20 : 26,824.80 = 11,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.20/26,824.80 = 11,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.20x = 26,824.80 × 11,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.20x = 301,253,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,253,233.92/17,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.60

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