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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.76, 26,410.04 and 12,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.76, 26,410.04 and 12,419.76 is: 18,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.76 : 26,410.04 = 12,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.76/26,410.04 = 12,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.76x = 26,410.04 × 12,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.76x = 328,006,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,006,358.39/17,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.74

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