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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.07, 26,210.21 and 12,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.07, 26,210.21 and 12,524.02 is: 18,803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.07 : 26,210.21 = 12,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.07/26,210.21 = 12,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.07x = 26,210.21 × 12,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.07x = 328,257,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,257,194.24/17,457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.68

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