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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.54, 23,626.55 and 12,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.54, 23,626.55 and 12,026.10 is: 16,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.54 : 23,626.55 = 12,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.54/23,626.55 = 12,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.54x = 23,626.55 × 12,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.54x = 284,135,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,135,371.62/17,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.70

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