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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.19, 26,186.87 and 12,835.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.19, 26,186.87 and 12,835.51 is: 19,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.19 : 26,186.87 = 12,835.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.19/26,186.87 = 12,835.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.19x = 26,186.87 × 12,835.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.19x = 336,121,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,121,848.44/17,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.23

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