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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.88, 26,284.24 and 12,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.88, 26,284.24 and 12,794.32 is: 19,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.88 : 26,284.24 = 12,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.88/26,284.24 = 12,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.88x = 26,284.24 × 12,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.88x = 336,288,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,288,977.52/17,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.80

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