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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.78, 26,410.32 and 12,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.78, 26,410.32 and 12,060.27 is: 18,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.78 : 26,410.32 = 12,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.78/26,410.32 = 12,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.78x = 26,410.32 × 12,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.78x = 318,515,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,515,589.99/17,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.01

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