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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.95, 26,587.40 and 12,201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.95, 26,587.40 and 12,201.55 is: 18,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.95 : 26,587.40 = 12,201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.95/26,587.40 = 12,201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.95x = 26,587.40 × 12,201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.95x = 324,407,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,407,490.47/17,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.77

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