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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.71, 26,429.04 and 12,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.71, 26,429.04 and 12,356.04 is: 18,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.71 : 26,429.04 = 12,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.71/26,429.04 = 12,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.71x = 26,429.04 × 12,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.71x = 326,558,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,558,275.40/17,623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.49

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