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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.67, 24,356.99 and 12,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.67, 24,356.99 and 12,838.28 is: 17,740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.67 : 24,356.99 = 12,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.67/24,356.99 = 12,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.67x = 24,356.99 × 12,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.67x = 312,701,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,701,854.28/17,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,740.27

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