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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.78, 26,696.52 and 12,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.78, 26,696.52 and 12,540.04 is: 18,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.78 : 26,696.52 = 12,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.78/26,696.52 = 12,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.78x = 26,696.52 × 12,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.78x = 334,775,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,775,428.66/17,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.13

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