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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.64, 26,045.97 and 12,677.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.64, 26,045.97 and 12,677.59 is: 18,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.64 : 26,045.97 = 12,677.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.64/26,045.97 = 12,677.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.64x = 26,045.97 × 12,677.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.64x = 330,200,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,200,128.81/17,379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.25

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