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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.22, 26,413.20 and 12,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.22, 26,413.20 and 12,057.66 is: 18,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.22 : 26,413.20 = 12,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.22/26,413.20 = 12,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.22x = 26,413.20 × 12,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.22x = 318,481,385.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,481,385.11/17,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.82

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