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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.40, 26,454.60 and 12,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.40, 26,454.60 and 12,740.40 is: 19,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.40 : 26,454.60 = 12,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.40/26,454.60 = 12,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.40x = 26,454.60 × 12,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.40x = 337,042,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,042,185.84/17,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.60

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