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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.84, 26,590.26 and 12,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.84, 26,590.26 and 12,163.32 is: 18,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.84 : 26,590.26 = 12,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.84/26,590.26 = 12,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.84x = 26,590.26 × 12,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.84x = 323,425,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,425,841.26/17,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.98

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