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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.95, 26,339.04 and 12,799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.95, 26,339.04 and 12,799.23 is: 19,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.95 : 26,339.04 = 12,799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.95/26,339.04 = 12,799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.95x = 26,339.04 × 12,799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.95x = 337,119,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,119,430.94/17,551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.95

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