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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.17, 26,347.14 and 12,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.17, 26,347.14 and 12,627.62 is: 18,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.17 : 26,347.14 = 12,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.17/26,347.14 = 12,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.17x = 26,347.14 × 12,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.17x = 332,701,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,701,540.27/17,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.74

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