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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.02, 26,315.28 and 12,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.02, 26,315.28 and 12,357.96 is: 18,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.02 : 26,315.28 = 12,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.02/26,315.28 = 12,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.02x = 26,315.28 × 12,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.02x = 325,203,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,203,177.63/17,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.36

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