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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.06, 26,321.69 and 12,001.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.06, 26,321.69 and 12,001.01 is: 18,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.06 : 26,321.69 = 12,001.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.06/26,321.69 = 12,001.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.06x = 26,321.69 × 12,001.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.06x = 315,886,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,886,864.91/17,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.32

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