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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.04, 26,611.02 and 12,186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.04, 26,611.02 and 12,186.87 is: 18,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.04 : 26,611.02 = 12,186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.04/26,611.02 = 12,186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.04x = 26,611.02 × 12,186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.04x = 324,305,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,305,041.31/17,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.67

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