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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.35, 26,011.21 and 12,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.35, 26,011.21 and 12,060.75 is: 18,090.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.35 : 26,011.21 = 12,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.35/26,011.21 = 12,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.35x = 26,011.21 × 12,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.35x = 313,714,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,714,701.01/17,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.56

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