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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.94, 26,195.91 and 12,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.94, 26,195.91 and 12,292.90 is: 18,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.94 : 26,195.91 = 12,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.94/26,195.91 = 12,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.94x = 26,195.91 × 12,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.94x = 322,023,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,023,702.04/17,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.35

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