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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.99, 26,076.60 and 12,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.99, 26,076.60 and 12,478.24 is: 18,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.99 : 26,076.60 = 12,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.99/26,076.60 = 12,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.99x = 26,076.60 × 12,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.99x = 325,389,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,389,942.80/17,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.66

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