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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.30, 26,131.95 and 12,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.30, 26,131.95 and 12,480.30 is: 18,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.30 : 26,131.95 = 12,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.30/26,131.95 = 12,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.30x = 26,131.95 × 12,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.30x = 326,134,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,134,575.59/17,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,720.45

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