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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.73, 26,186.18 and 12,835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.73, 26,186.18 and 12,835.05 is: 19,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.73 : 26,186.18 = 12,835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.73/26,186.18 = 12,835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.73x = 26,186.18 × 12,835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.73x = 336,100,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,100,930.90/17,474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.54

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