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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.48, 26,328.05 and 12,366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.48, 26,328.05 and 12,366.42 is: 18,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.48 : 26,328.05 = 12,366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.48/26,328.05 = 12,366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.48x = 26,328.05 × 12,366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.48x = 325,583,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,583,724.08/17,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.10

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