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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.84, 26,219.10 and 12,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.84, 26,219.10 and 12,845.80 is: 19,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.84 : 26,219.10 = 12,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.84/26,219.10 = 12,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.84x = 26,219.10 × 12,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.84x = 336,805,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,805,314.78/17,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.52

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