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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.61, 26,047.29 and 12,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.61, 26,047.29 and 12,022.52 is: 18,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.61 : 26,047.29 = 12,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.61/26,047.29 = 12,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.61x = 26,047.29 × 12,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.61x = 313,154,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,154,064.97/17,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.04

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