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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.48, 26,191.55 and 12,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.48, 26,191.55 and 12,277.04 is: 18,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.48 : 26,191.55 = 12,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.48/26,191.55 = 12,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.48x = 26,191.55 × 12,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.48x = 321,554,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,554,606.75/17,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.07

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