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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.09, 26,186.67 and 12,722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.09, 26,186.67 and 12,722.94 is: 19,076.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.09 : 26,186.67 = 12,722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.09/26,186.67 = 12,722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.09x = 26,186.67 × 12,722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.09x = 333,171,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,171,431.21/17,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.43

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