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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.98, 26,375.64 and 12,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.98, 26,375.64 and 12,323.24 is: 18,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.98 : 26,375.64 = 12,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.98/26,375.64 = 12,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.98x = 26,375.64 × 12,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.98x = 325,033,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,033,341.87/17,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.19

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