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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.48, 26,197.54 and 12,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.48, 26,197.54 and 12,281.04 is: 18,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.48 : 26,197.54 = 12,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.48/26,197.54 = 12,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.48x = 26,197.54 × 12,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.48x = 321,733,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,733,036.64/17,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.06

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