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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.08, 26,326.39 and 12,340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.08, 26,326.39 and 12,340.34 is: 18,464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.08 : 26,326.39 = 12,340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.08/26,326.39 = 12,340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.08x = 26,326.39 × 12,340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.08x = 324,876,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,876,638.54/17,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.07

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