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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.10, 26,283.98 and 12,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.10, 26,283.98 and 12,337.04 is: 18,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.10 : 26,283.98 = 12,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.10/26,283.98 = 12,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.10x = 26,283.98 × 12,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.10x = 324,266,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,266,512.62/17,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.05

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