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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.82, 26,327.07 and 12,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.82, 26,327.07 and 12,365.76 is: 18,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.82 : 26,327.07 = 12,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.82/26,327.07 = 12,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.82x = 26,327.07 × 12,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.82x = 325,554,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,554,198.21/17,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.12

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