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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.96, 26,463.42 and 12,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.96, 26,463.42 and 12,713.16 is: 19,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.96 : 26,463.42 = 12,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.96/26,463.42 = 12,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.96x = 26,463.42 × 12,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.96x = 336,433,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,433,692.61/17,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,074.41

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