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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.97, 26,183.53 and 12,833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.97, 26,183.53 and 12,833.29 is: 19,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.97 : 26,183.53 = 12,833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.97/26,183.53 = 12,833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.97x = 26,183.53 × 12,833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.97x = 336,020,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,020,699.11/17,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.89

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