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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.05, 24,301.44 and 12,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.05, 24,301.44 and 12,852.90 is: 17,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.05 : 24,301.44 = 12,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.05/24,301.44 = 12,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.05x = 24,301.44 × 12,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.05x = 312,343,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,343,978.18/17,626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,720.59

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