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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602, 26,400.12 and 12,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602, 26,400.12 and 12,392.08 is: 18,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602 : 26,400.12 = 12,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602/26,400.12 = 12,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602x = 26,400.12 × 12,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602x = 327,152,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,152,399.05/17,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.09

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