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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.02, 26,065.98 and 12,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.02, 26,065.98 and 12,998.06 is: 19,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.02 : 26,065.98 = 12,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.02/26,065.98 = 12,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.02x = 26,065.98 × 12,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.02x = 338,807,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,807,172.00/17,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,506.41

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