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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.20, 26,323.62 and 12,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.20, 26,323.62 and 12,362.20 is: 18,546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.20 : 26,323.62 = 12,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.20/26,323.62 = 12,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.20x = 26,323.62 × 12,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.20x = 325,417,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,417,855.16/17,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.34

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