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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.31, 26,190.04 and 12,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.31, 26,190.04 and 12,837.63 is: 19,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.31 : 26,190.04 = 12,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.31/26,190.04 = 12,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.31x = 26,190.04 × 12,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.31x = 336,218,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,218,043.21/17,477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.40

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