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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.26, 24,154.12 and 12,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.26, 24,154.12 and 12,958.16 is: 17,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.26 : 24,154.12 = 12,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.26/24,154.12 = 12,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.26x = 24,154.12 × 12,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.26x = 312,992,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,992,951.62/17,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.37

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