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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.20, 26,443.80 and 12,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.20, 26,443.80 and 12,015.90 is: 18,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.20 : 26,443.80 = 12,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.20/26,443.80 = 12,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.20x = 26,443.80 × 12,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.20x = 317,746,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,746,056.42/17,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.85

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