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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.54, 26,611.77 and 12,187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.54, 26,611.77 and 12,187.37 is: 18,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.54 : 26,611.77 = 12,187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.54/26,611.77 = 12,187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.54x = 26,611.77 × 12,187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.54x = 324,327,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,327,487.34/17,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.42

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