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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.04, 26,375.52 and 12,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.04, 26,375.52 and 12,032.48 is: 18,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.04 : 26,375.52 = 12,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.04/26,375.52 = 12,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.04x = 26,375.52 × 12,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.04x = 317,362,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,362,916.89/17,593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.12

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