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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.85, 26,011.95 and 12,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.85, 26,011.95 and 12,061.26 is: 18,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.85 : 26,011.95 = 12,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.85/26,011.95 = 12,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.85x = 26,011.95 × 12,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.85x = 313,736,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,736,892.06/17,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.32

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