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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.40, 26,691.47 and 12,536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.40, 26,691.47 and 12,536.66 is: 18,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.40 : 26,691.47 = 12,536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.40/26,691.47 = 12,536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.40x = 26,691.47 × 12,536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.40x = 334,621,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,621,821.61/17,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.07

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