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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,724.30, 26,586.45 and 12,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,724.30, 26,586.45 and 12,194.70 is: 18,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,724.30 : 26,586.45 = 12,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,724.30/26,586.45 = 12,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,724.30x = 26,586.45 × 12,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,724.30x = 324,213,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,213,781.82/17,724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.05

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