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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.88, 26,348.10 and 12,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.88, 26,348.10 and 12,350.04 is: 18,497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.88 : 26,348.10 = 12,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.88/26,348.10 = 12,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.88x = 26,348.10 × 12,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.88x = 325,400,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,400,088.92/17,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.18

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