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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.46, 26,301.42 and 12,888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.46, 26,301.42 and 12,888.26 is: 19,316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.46 : 26,301.42 = 12,888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.46/26,301.42 = 12,888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.46x = 26,301.42 × 12,888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.46x = 338,979,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,979,539.33/17,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.77

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