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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.60, 25,626.30 and 12,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.60, 25,626.30 and 12,476.20 is: 18,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.60 : 25,626.30 = 12,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.60/25,626.30 = 12,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.60x = 25,626.30 × 12,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.60x = 319,718,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,718,844.06/17,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.54

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