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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.98, 26,364.75 and 12,040.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.98, 26,364.75 and 12,040.78 is: 18,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.98 : 26,364.75 = 12,040.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.98/26,364.75 = 12,040.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.98x = 26,364.75 × 12,040.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.98x = 317,452,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,452,154.51/17,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.35

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