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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.22, 26,599.76 and 12,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.22, 26,599.76 and 12,209.82 is: 18,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.22 : 26,599.76 = 12,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.22/26,599.76 = 12,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.22x = 26,599.76 × 12,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.22x = 324,778,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,778,281.64/17,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.14

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