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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.20, 26,466.30 and 12,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.20, 26,466.30 and 12,114.60 is: 18,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.20 : 26,466.30 = 12,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.20/26,466.30 = 12,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.20x = 26,466.30 × 12,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.20x = 320,628,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,628,637.98/17,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.90

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