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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.54, 26,304.26 and 12,320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.54, 26,304.26 and 12,320.90 is: 18,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.54 : 26,304.26 = 12,320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.54/26,304.26 = 12,320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.54x = 26,304.26 × 12,320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.54x = 324,091,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,091,963.91/17,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.59

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