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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.44, 26,353.62 and 12,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.44, 26,353.62 and 12,033.30 is: 18,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.44 : 26,353.62 = 12,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.44/26,353.62 = 12,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.44x = 26,353.62 × 12,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.44x = 317,121,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,121,015.55/17,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.26

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