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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.53, 26,253.14 and 12,153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.53, 26,253.14 and 12,153.69 is: 18,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.53 : 26,253.14 = 12,153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.53/26,253.14 = 12,153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.53x = 26,253.14 × 12,153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.53x = 319,072,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,072,464.32/17,497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.29

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