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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.20, 26,058.24 and 12,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.20, 26,058.24 and 12,175.20 is: 18,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.20 : 26,058.24 = 12,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.20/26,058.24 = 12,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.20x = 26,058.24 × 12,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.20x = 317,264,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,264,283.65/17,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.43

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