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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.28, 26,465.96 and 12,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.28, 26,465.96 and 12,969.32 is: 19,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.28 : 26,465.96 = 12,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.28/26,465.96 = 12,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.28x = 26,465.96 × 12,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.28x = 343,245,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,245,504.35/17,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.42

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