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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.97, 26,365.65 and 12,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.97, 26,365.65 and 12,026.71 is: 18,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.97 : 26,365.65 = 12,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.97/26,365.65 = 12,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.97x = 26,365.65 × 12,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.97x = 317,092,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,092,026.51/17,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.94

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