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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.02, 26,431.95 and 12,084.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.02, 26,431.95 and 12,084.18 is: 18,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.02 : 26,431.95 = 12,084.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.02/26,431.95 = 12,084.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.02x = 26,431.95 × 12,084.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.02x = 319,408,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,408,441.55/17,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.93

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