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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.28, 26,370.06 and 12,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.28, 26,370.06 and 12,036.04 is: 18,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.28 : 26,370.06 = 12,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.28/26,370.06 = 12,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.28x = 26,370.06 × 12,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.28x = 317,391,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,391,096.96/17,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.73

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