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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.70, 26,565.60 and 12,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.70, 26,565.60 and 12,194.30 is: 18,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.70 : 26,565.60 = 12,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.70/26,565.60 = 12,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.70x = 26,565.60 × 12,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.70x = 323,948,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,948,896.08/17,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.39

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