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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.98, 26,075.09 and 12,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.98, 26,075.09 and 12,477.23 is: 18,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.98 : 26,075.09 = 12,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.98/26,075.09 = 12,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.98x = 26,075.09 × 12,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.98x = 325,344,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,344,895.20/17,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,700.15

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