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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.26, 24,753.96 and 12,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.26, 24,753.96 and 12,634.56 is: 17,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.26 : 24,753.96 = 12,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.26/24,753.96 = 12,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.26x = 24,753.96 × 12,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.26x = 312,755,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,755,392.86/17,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.62

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