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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.70, 26,324.38 and 12,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.70, 26,324.38 and 12,362.70 is: 18,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.70 : 26,324.38 = 12,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.70/26,324.38 = 12,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.70x = 26,324.38 × 12,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.70x = 325,440,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,440,412.63/17,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.10

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