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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.04, 26,374.02 and 12,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.04, 26,374.02 and 12,031.48 is: 18,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.04 : 26,374.02 = 12,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.04/26,374.02 = 12,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.04x = 26,374.02 × 12,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.04x = 317,318,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,318,494.15/17,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.62

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