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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.30, 26,559.45 and 12,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.30, 26,559.45 and 12,176.70 is: 18,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.30 : 26,559.45 = 12,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.30/26,559.45 = 12,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.30x = 26,559.45 × 12,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.30x = 323,406,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,406,454.82/17,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.05

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