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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561.70, 26,346.96 and 12,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561.70, 26,346.96 and 12,377.70 is: 18,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561.70 : 26,346.96 = 12,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561.70/26,346.96 = 12,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561.70x = 26,346.96 × 12,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561.70x = 326,114,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,114,766.79/17,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.66

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