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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.70, 26,321.37 and 12,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.70, 26,321.37 and 12,360.70 is: 18,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.70 : 26,321.37 = 12,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.70/26,321.37 = 12,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.70x = 26,321.37 × 12,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.70x = 325,350,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,350,558.16/17,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.09

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