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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.56, 26,713.22 and 12,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.56, 26,713.22 and 12,552.52 is: 18,807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.56 : 26,713.22 = 12,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.56/26,713.22 = 12,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.56x = 26,713.22 × 12,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.56x = 335,318,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,318,098.77/17,828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.92

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