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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.22, 26,386.02 and 12,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.22, 26,386.02 and 12,039.84 is: 18,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.22 : 26,386.02 = 12,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.22/26,386.02 = 12,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.22x = 26,386.02 × 12,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.22x = 317,683,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,683,459.04/17,600.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.97

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