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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.52, 26,328.03 and 12,366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.52, 26,328.03 and 12,366.46 is: 18,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.52 : 26,328.03 = 12,366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.52/26,328.03 = 12,366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.52x = 26,328.03 × 12,366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.52x = 325,584,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,584,529.87/17,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.10

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