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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.20, 26,389.80 and 12,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.20, 26,389.80 and 12,406.20 is: 18,612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.20 : 26,389.80 = 12,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.20/26,389.80 = 12,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.20x = 26,389.80 × 12,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.20x = 327,397,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,397,136.76/17,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.47

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