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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.24, 26,218.14 and 12,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.24, 26,218.14 and 12,294.80 is: 18,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.24 : 26,218.14 = 12,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.24/26,218.14 = 12,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.24x = 26,218.14 × 12,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.24x = 322,346,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,346,787.67/17,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.67

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