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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.55, 26,102.54 and 12,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.55, 26,102.54 and 12,407.23 is: 18,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.55 : 26,102.54 = 12,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.55/26,102.54 = 12,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.55x = 26,102.54 × 12,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.55x = 323,860,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,860,217.36/17,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.21

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