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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.98, 26,073.60 and 12,476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.98, 26,073.60 and 12,476.23 is: 18,698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.98 : 26,073.60 = 12,476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.98/26,073.60 = 12,476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.98x = 26,073.60 × 12,476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.98x = 325,300,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,300,118.56/17,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.66

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