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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.44, 26,367.90 and 12,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.44, 26,367.90 and 12,028.24 is: 18,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.44 : 26,367.90 = 12,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.44/26,367.90 = 12,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.44x = 26,367.90 × 12,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.44x = 317,159,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,159,429.50/17,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.27

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