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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.22, 26,414.70 and 12,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.22, 26,414.70 and 12,058.66 is: 18,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.22 : 26,414.70 = 12,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.22/26,414.70 = 12,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.22x = 26,414.70 × 12,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.22x = 318,525,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,525,886.30/17,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,078.32

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