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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.44, 26,118.72 and 12,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.44, 26,118.72 and 12,184.72 is: 18,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.44 : 26,118.72 = 12,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.44/26,118.72 = 12,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.44x = 26,118.72 × 12,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.44x = 318,249,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,249,289.96/17,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,243.59

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