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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.48, 26,611.80 and 12,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.48, 26,611.80 and 12,199.20 is: 18,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.48 : 26,611.80 = 12,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.48/26,611.80 = 12,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.48x = 26,611.80 × 12,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.48x = 324,642,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,642,670.56/17,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.43

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