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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.16, 26,321.76 and 12,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.16, 26,321.76 and 12,012 is: 18,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.16 : 26,321.76 = 12,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.16/26,321.76 = 12,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.16x = 26,321.76 × 12,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.16x = 316,176,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,176,981.12/17,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.36

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