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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.18, 26,354.64 and 12,632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.18, 26,354.64 and 12,632.62 is: 18,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.18 : 26,354.64 = 12,632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.18/26,354.64 = 12,632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.18x = 26,354.64 × 12,632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.18x = 332,928,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,928,152.36/17,586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.24

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