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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.36, 26,021.72 and 12,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.36, 26,021.72 and 12,067.76 is: 18,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.36 : 26,021.72 = 12,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.36/26,021.72 = 12,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.36x = 26,021.72 × 12,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.36x = 314,023,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,023,871.75/17,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.07

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