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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.49, 26,219.46 and 12,467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.49, 26,219.46 and 12,467.37 is: 18,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.49 : 26,219.46 = 12,467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.49/26,219.46 = 12,467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.49x = 26,219.46 × 12,467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.49x = 326,887,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,887,709.02/17,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.36

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