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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.94, 26,441.22 and 12,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.94, 26,441.22 and 12,984.72 is: 19,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.94 : 26,441.22 = 12,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.94/26,441.22 = 12,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.94x = 26,441.22 × 12,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.94x = 343,331,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,331,838.16/17,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.68

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