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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.44, 26,362.26 and 12,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.44, 26,362.26 and 12,359.93 is: 18,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.44 : 26,362.26 = 12,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.44/26,362.26 = 12,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.44x = 26,362.26 × 12,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.44x = 325,835,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,835,556.43/17,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.87

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