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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.79, 26,312.13 and 12,326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.79, 26,312.13 and 12,326.15 is: 18,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.79 : 26,312.13 = 12,326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.79/26,312.13 = 12,326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.79x = 26,312.13 × 12,326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.79x = 324,327,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,327,129.64/17,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.46

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