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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.54, 26,329.65 and 12,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.54, 26,329.65 and 12,367.48 is: 18,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.54 : 26,329.65 = 12,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.54/26,329.65 = 12,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.54x = 26,329.65 × 12,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.54x = 325,631,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,631,292.12/17,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.69

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