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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.94, 26,501.22 and 12,495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.94, 26,501.22 and 12,495.90 is: 18,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.94 : 26,501.22 = 12,495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.94/26,501.22 = 12,495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.94x = 26,501.22 × 12,495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.94x = 331,156,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,156,595.00/17,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.42

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