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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.80, 26,134.20 and 12,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.80, 26,134.20 and 12,481.80 is: 18,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.80 : 26,134.20 = 12,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.80/26,134.20 = 12,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.80x = 26,134.20 × 12,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.80x = 326,201,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,201,857.56/17,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.70

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