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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.60, 26,301.24 and 12,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.60, 26,301.24 and 12,348.54 is: 18,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.60 : 26,301.24 = 12,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.60/26,301.24 = 12,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.60x = 26,301.24 × 12,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.60x = 324,781,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,781,914.19/17,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.30

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