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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.26, 17,594.67 and 12,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.26, 17,594.67 and 12,867.26 is: 17,594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.26 : 17,594.67 = 12,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.26/17,594.67 = 12,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.26x = 17,594.67 × 12,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.26x = 226,395,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,395,041.19/12,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.67

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