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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.66, 26,373.93 and 12,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.66, 26,373.93 and 12,302.77 is: 18,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.66 : 26,373.93 = 12,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.66/26,373.93 = 12,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.66x = 26,373.93 × 12,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.66x = 324,472,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,472,394.79/17,596.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.43

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