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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.92, 26,154.04 and 12,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.92, 26,154.04 and 12,417.12 is: 18,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.92 : 26,154.04 = 12,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.92/26,154.04 = 12,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.92x = 26,154.04 × 12,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.92x = 324,757,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,757,853.16/17,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.79

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