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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.68, 26,393.52 and 12,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.68, 26,393.52 and 12,967.76 is: 19,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.68 : 26,393.52 = 12,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.68/26,393.52 = 12,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.68x = 26,393.52 × 12,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.68x = 342,264,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,264,832.92/17,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.96

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