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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.84, 26,174.94 and 12,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.84, 26,174.94 and 12,170.18 is: 18,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.84 : 26,174.94 = 12,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.84/26,174.94 = 12,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.84x = 26,174.94 × 12,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.84x = 318,553,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,553,731.29/17,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.76

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