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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.02, 26,545.50 and 12,133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.02, 26,545.50 and 12,133.49 is: 18,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.02 : 26,545.50 = 12,133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.02/26,545.50 = 12,133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.02x = 26,545.50 × 12,133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.02x = 322,089,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,089,564.49/17,697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.22

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