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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.66, 26,184.54 and 12,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.66, 26,184.54 and 12,535.61 is: 18,790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.66 : 26,184.54 = 12,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.66/26,184.54 = 12,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.66x = 26,184.54 × 12,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.66x = 328,239,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,239,209.59/17,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,790.17

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