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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.88, 26,205.78 and 12,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.88, 26,205.78 and 12,538.08 is: 18,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.88 : 26,205.78 = 12,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.88/26,205.78 = 12,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.88x = 26,205.78 × 12,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.88x = 328,570,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,570,166.10/17,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.97

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