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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.08, 26,485.56 and 12,025.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.08, 26,485.56 and 12,025.92 is: 18,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.08 : 26,485.56 = 12,025.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.08/26,485.56 = 12,025.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.08x = 26,485.56 × 12,025.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.08x = 318,513,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,513,225.72/17,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.13

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