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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.57, 26,955.81 and 12,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.57, 26,955.81 and 12,417.03 is: 18,616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.57 : 26,955.81 = 12,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.57/26,955.81 = 12,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.57x = 26,955.81 × 12,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.57x = 334,711,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,711,101.44/17,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.19

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