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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.35, 26,324.87 and 12,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.35, 26,324.87 and 12,364.29 is: 18,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.35 : 26,324.87 = 12,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.35/26,324.87 = 12,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.35x = 26,324.87 × 12,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.35x = 325,488,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,488,265.07/17,569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.91

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