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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.20, 26,331.12 and 12,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.20, 26,331.12 and 12,367.20 is: 18,553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.20 : 26,331.12 = 12,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.20/26,331.12 = 12,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.20x = 26,331.12 × 12,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.20x = 325,642,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,642,227.26/17,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.84

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