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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.40, 26,212.10 and 12,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.40, 26,212.10 and 12,909.40 is: 19,316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.40 : 26,212.10 = 12,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.40/26,212.10 = 12,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.40x = 26,212.10 × 12,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.40x = 338,382,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,382,483.74/17,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.94

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