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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.78, 26,413.32 and 12,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.78, 26,413.32 and 12,062.27 is: 18,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.78 : 26,413.32 = 12,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.78/26,413.32 = 12,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.78x = 26,413.32 × 12,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.78x = 318,604,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,604,597.44/17,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.01

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