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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.35, 26,216.87 and 12,293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.35, 26,216.87 and 12,293.91 is: 18,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.35 : 26,216.87 = 12,293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.35/26,216.87 = 12,293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.35x = 26,216.87 × 12,293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.35x = 322,307,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,307,778.79/17,497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.38

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