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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.38, 26,372.43 and 12,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.38, 26,372.43 and 12,572.60 is: 18,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.38 : 26,372.43 = 12,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.38/26,372.43 = 12,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.38x = 26,372.43 × 12,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.38x = 331,570,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,570,048.88/17,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.08

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