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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.60, 26,328.24 and 12,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.60, 26,328.24 and 12,366.54 is: 18,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.60 : 26,328.24 = 12,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.60/26,328.24 = 12,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.60x = 26,328.24 × 12,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.60x = 325,589,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,589,233.09/17,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.29

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