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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.66, 26,372.43 and 12,301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.66, 26,372.43 and 12,301.77 is: 18,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.66 : 26,372.43 = 12,301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.66/26,372.43 = 12,301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.66x = 26,372.43 × 12,301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.66x = 324,427,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,427,568.20/17,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.93

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