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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.66, 26,382.92 and 12,308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.66, 26,382.92 and 12,308.78 is: 18,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.66 : 26,382.92 = 12,308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.66/26,382.92 = 12,308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.66x = 26,382.92 × 12,308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.66x = 324,741,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,741,558.04/17,602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.44

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