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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.28, 26,368.56 and 12,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.28, 26,368.56 and 12,035.04 is: 18,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.28 : 26,368.56 = 12,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.28/26,368.56 = 12,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.28x = 26,368.56 × 12,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.28x = 317,346,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,346,674.34/17,582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.23

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