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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.93, 26,426.60 and 12,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.93, 26,426.60 and 12,671.88 is: 19,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.93 : 26,426.60 = 12,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.93/26,426.60 = 12,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.93x = 26,426.60 × 12,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.93x = 334,874,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,874,704.01/17,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.21

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