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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.81, 26,321.32 and 12,000.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.81, 26,321.32 and 12,000.77 is: 18,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.81 : 26,321.32 = 12,000.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.81/26,321.32 = 12,000.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.81x = 26,321.32 × 12,000.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.81x = 315,876,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,876,107.42/17,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.96

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