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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,556.28, 26,338.54 and 12,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,556.28, 26,338.54 and 12,012.24 is: 18,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,556.28 : 26,338.54 = 12,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,556.28/26,338.54 = 12,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,556.28x = 26,338.54 × 12,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,556.28x = 316,384,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,384,863.73/17,556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.18

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