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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.80, 26,380.80 and 12,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.80, 26,380.80 and 12,390.40 is: 18,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.80 : 26,380.80 = 12,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.80/26,380.80 = 12,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.80x = 26,380.80 × 12,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.80x = 326,868,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,868,664.32/17,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.27

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