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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.58, 26,567.34 and 12,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.58, 26,567.34 and 12,148.06 is: 18,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.58 : 26,567.34 = 12,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.58/26,567.34 = 12,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.58x = 26,567.34 × 12,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.58x = 322,741,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,741,640.36/17,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.07

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