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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.91, 26,336.48 and 12,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.91, 26,336.48 and 12,010.86 is: 18,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.91 : 26,336.48 = 12,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.91/26,336.48 = 12,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.91x = 26,336.48 × 12,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.91x = 316,323,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,323,714.12/17,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.11

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