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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.10, 26,282.49 and 12,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.10, 26,282.49 and 12,336.04 is: 18,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.10 : 26,282.49 = 12,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.10/26,282.49 = 12,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.10x = 26,282.49 × 12,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.10x = 324,221,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,221,847.94/17,541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.55

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