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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.24, 26,186.93 and 12,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.24, 26,186.93 and 12,835.56 is: 19,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.24 : 26,186.93 = 12,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.24/26,186.93 = 12,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.24x = 26,186.93 × 12,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.24x = 336,123,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,123,716.12/17,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.29

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