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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.18, 26,053.09 and 12,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.18, 26,053.09 and 12,088.95 is: 18,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.18 : 26,053.09 = 12,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.18/26,053.09 = 12,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.18x = 26,053.09 × 12,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.18x = 314,954,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,954,442.43/17,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.94

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