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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.54, 26,317.91 and 11,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.54, 26,317.91 and 11,998.50 is: 18,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.54 : 26,317.91 = 11,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.54/26,317.91 = 11,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.54x = 26,317.91 × 11,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.54x = 315,775,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,775,374.44/17,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.55

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