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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.78, 26,374.41 and 12,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.78, 26,374.41 and 12,034.98 is: 18,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.78 : 26,374.41 = 12,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.78/26,374.41 = 12,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.78x = 26,374.41 × 12,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.78x = 317,415,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,415,496.86/17,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.00

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