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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.84, 26,294.40 and 12,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.84, 26,294.40 and 12,362.88 is: 18,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.84 : 26,294.40 = 12,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.84/26,294.40 = 12,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.84x = 26,294.40 × 12,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.84x = 325,074,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,074,511.87/17,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.42

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