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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.66, 26,186.04 and 12,536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.66, 26,186.04 and 12,536.61 is: 18,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.66 : 26,186.04 = 12,536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.66/26,186.04 = 12,536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.66x = 26,186.04 × 12,536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.66x = 328,284,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,284,170.92/17,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.67

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