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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.34, 26,222.85 and 12,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.34, 26,222.85 and 12,848.30 is: 19,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.34 : 26,222.85 = 12,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.34/26,222.85 = 12,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.34x = 26,222.85 × 12,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.34x = 336,919,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,919,043.66/17,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.27

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