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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.70, 26,562.60 and 12,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.70, 26,562.60 and 12,192.30 is: 18,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.70 : 26,562.60 = 12,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.70/26,562.60 = 12,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.70x = 26,562.60 × 12,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.70x = 323,859,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,859,187.98/17,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.39

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