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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.66, 26,376.93 and 12,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.66, 26,376.93 and 12,304.77 is: 18,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.66 : 26,376.93 = 12,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.66/26,376.93 = 12,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.66x = 26,376.93 × 12,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.66x = 324,562,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,562,056.96/17,598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.43

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