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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.02, 26,064.48 and 12,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.02, 26,064.48 and 12,997.06 is: 19,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.02 : 26,064.48 = 12,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.02/26,064.48 = 12,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.02x = 26,064.48 × 12,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.02x = 338,761,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,761,594.01/17,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.91

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