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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.80, 26,566.20 and 12,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.80, 26,566.20 and 12,181.20 is: 18,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.80 : 26,566.20 = 12,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.80/26,566.20 = 12,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.80x = 26,566.20 × 12,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.80x = 323,608,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,608,195.44/17,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.80

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