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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.20, 26,452.41 and 12,080.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.20, 26,452.41 and 12,080.67 is: 18,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.20 : 26,452.41 = 12,080.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.20/26,452.41 = 12,080.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.20x = 26,452.41 × 12,080.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.20x = 319,562,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,562,835.91/17,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.49

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