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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.70, 26,597.52 and 12,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.70, 26,597.52 and 12,208.30 is: 18,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.70 : 26,597.52 = 12,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.70/26,597.52 = 12,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.70x = 26,597.52 × 12,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.70x = 324,710,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,710,503.42/17,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.89

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