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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.40, 26,328.60 and 12,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.40, 26,328.60 and 12,303.60 is: 18,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.40 : 26,328.60 = 12,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.40/26,328.60 = 12,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.40x = 26,328.60 × 12,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.40x = 323,936,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,936,562.96/17,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.40

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