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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.80, 26,386.80 and 12,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.80, 26,386.80 and 12,394.40 is: 18,632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.80 : 26,386.80 = 12,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.80/26,386.80 = 12,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.80x = 26,386.80 × 12,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.80x = 327,048,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,048,553.92/17,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.27

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