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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.07, 26,321.70 and 12,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.07, 26,321.70 and 12,001.02 is: 18,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.07 : 26,321.70 = 12,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.07/26,321.70 = 12,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.07x = 26,321.70 × 12,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.07x = 315,887,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,887,248.13/17,545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.34

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