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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.84, 26,300.40 and 12,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.84, 26,300.40 and 12,366.88 is: 18,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.84 : 26,300.40 = 12,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.84/26,300.40 = 12,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.84x = 26,300.40 × 12,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.84x = 325,253,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,253,890.75/17,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.42

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