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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.49, 26,570.19 and 12,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.49, 26,570.19 and 12,149.96 is: 18,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.49 : 26,570.19 = 12,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.49/26,570.19 = 12,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.49x = 26,570.19 × 12,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.49x = 322,826,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,826,745.69/17,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.91

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