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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.44, 26,497.47 and 12,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.44, 26,497.47 and 12,493.40 is: 18,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.44 : 26,497.47 = 12,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.44/26,497.47 = 12,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.44x = 26,497.47 × 12,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.44x = 331,043,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,043,491.70/17,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,740.67

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