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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.28, 26,452.98 and 12,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.28, 26,452.98 and 12,087.48 is: 18,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.28 : 26,452.98 = 12,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.28/26,452.98 = 12,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.28x = 26,452.98 × 12,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.28x = 319,749,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,749,866.69/17,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.59

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