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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.07, 26,053.62 and 12,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.07, 26,053.62 and 12,198.03 is: 18,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.07 : 26,053.62 = 12,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.07/26,053.62 = 12,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.07x = 26,053.62 × 12,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.07x = 317,802,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,802,838.37/17,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.06

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