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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.67, 26,076.13 and 12,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.67, 26,076.13 and 12,477.92 is: 18,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.67 : 26,076.13 = 12,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.67/26,076.13 = 12,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.67x = 26,076.13 × 12,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.67x = 325,375,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,375,702.47/17,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.19

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