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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.70, 26,110.89 and 12,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.70, 26,110.89 and 12,186.18 is: 18,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.70 : 26,110.89 = 12,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.70/26,110.89 = 12,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.70x = 26,110.89 × 12,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.70x = 318,192,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,192,005.50/17,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.04

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