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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.06, 26,432.54 and 12,358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.06, 26,432.54 and 12,358.37 is: 18,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.06 : 26,432.54 = 12,358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.06/26,432.54 = 12,358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.06x = 26,432.54 × 12,358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.06x = 326,663,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,663,229.51/17,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.97

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