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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.41, 26,332.46 and 12,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.41, 26,332.46 and 12,369.35 is: 18,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.41 : 26,332.46 = 12,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.41/26,332.46 = 12,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.41x = 26,332.46 × 12,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.41x = 325,715,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,715,464.47/17,574.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.51

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