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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.08, 26,464.20 and 12,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.08, 26,464.20 and 12,088.60 is: 18,123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.08 : 26,464.20 = 12,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.08/26,464.20 = 12,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.08x = 26,464.20 × 12,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.08x = 319,915,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,915,128.12/17,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.37

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