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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.06, 26,434.04 and 12,359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.06, 26,434.04 and 12,359.37 is: 18,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.06 : 26,434.04 = 12,359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.06/26,434.04 = 12,359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.06x = 26,434.04 × 12,359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.06x = 326,708,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,708,080.95/17,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.46

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