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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.35, 26,452.59 and 12,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.35, 26,452.59 and 12,080.80 is: 18,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.35 : 26,452.59 = 12,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.35/26,452.59 = 12,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.35x = 26,452.59 × 12,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.35x = 319,568,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,568,449.27/17,644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.66

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