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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.60, 26,326.74 and 12,365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.60, 26,326.74 and 12,365.54 is: 18,527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.60 : 26,326.74 = 12,365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.60/26,326.74 = 12,365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.60x = 26,326.74 × 12,365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.60x = 325,544,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,544,356.54/17,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.79

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