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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.22, 26,408.70 and 12,054.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.22, 26,408.70 and 12,054.66 is: 18,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.22 : 26,408.70 = 12,054.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.22/26,408.70 = 12,054.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.22x = 26,408.70 × 12,054.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.22x = 318,347,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,347,899.54/17,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.32

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