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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.80, 26,321.34 and 12,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.80, 26,321.34 and 12,604.24 is: 18,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.80 : 26,321.34 = 12,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.80/26,321.34 = 12,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.80x = 26,321.34 × 12,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.80x = 331,760,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,760,486.48/17,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.18

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