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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.36, 26,000.88 and 12,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.36, 26,000.88 and 12,664.16 is: 18,964.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.36 : 26,000.88 = 12,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.36/26,000.88 = 12,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.36x = 26,000.88 × 12,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.36x = 329,279,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,279,304.46/17,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.03

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