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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.28, 26,414.07 and 12,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.28, 26,414.07 and 12,062.77 is: 18,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.28 : 26,414.07 = 12,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.28/26,414.07 = 12,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.28x = 26,414.07 × 12,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.28x = 318,626,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,851.17/17,628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.76

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