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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.56, 26,060.06 and 12,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.56, 26,060.06 and 12,033.92 is: 18,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.56 : 26,060.06 = 12,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.56/26,060.06 = 12,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.56x = 26,060.06 × 12,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.56x = 313,604,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604,772.47/17,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.97

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