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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.65, 25,826.94 and 12,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.65, 25,826.94 and 12,137.46 is: 18,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.65 : 25,826.94 = 12,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.65/25,826.94 = 12,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.65x = 25,826.94 × 12,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.65x = 313,473,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,473,451.17/17,191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.05

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