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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.26, 25,523.64 and 12,874.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.26, 25,523.64 and 12,874.68 is: 19,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.26 : 25,523.64 = 12,874.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.26/25,523.64 = 12,874.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.26x = 25,523.64 × 12,874.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.26x = 328,608,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,608,697.44/17,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.34

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