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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.07, 26,323.20 and 12,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.07, 26,323.20 and 12,002.02 is: 18,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.07 : 26,323.20 = 12,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.07/26,323.20 = 12,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.07x = 26,323.20 × 12,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.07x = 315,931,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,931,572.86/17,546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.83

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