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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.80, 26,383.80 and 12,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.80, 26,383.80 and 12,392.40 is: 18,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.80 : 26,383.80 = 12,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.80/26,383.80 = 12,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.80x = 26,383.80 × 12,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.80x = 326,958,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,958,603.12/17,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.27

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