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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.98, 26,328.80 and 12,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.98, 26,328.80 and 12,366.92 is: 18,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.98 : 26,328.80 = 12,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.98/26,328.80 = 12,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.98x = 26,328.80 × 12,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.98x = 325,605,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,605,969.82/17,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.84

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