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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.52, 26,214.12 and 12,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.52, 26,214.12 and 12,557.76 is: 18,815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.52 : 26,214.12 = 12,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.52/26,214.12 = 12,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.52x = 26,214.12 × 12,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.52x = 329,190,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,190,627.57/17,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.71

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