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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.96, 26,276.40 and 12,532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.96, 26,276.40 and 12,532.32 is: 18,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.96 : 26,276.40 = 12,532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.96/26,276.40 = 12,532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.96x = 26,276.40 × 12,532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.96x = 329,304,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,304,253.25/17,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.76

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