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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.16, 26,376.60 and 12,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.16, 26,376.60 and 12,575.36 is: 18,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.16 : 26,376.60 = 12,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.16/26,376.60 = 12,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.16x = 26,376.60 × 12,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.16x = 331,695,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,695,240.58/17,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.22

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