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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.19, 26,055.29 and 12,199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.19, 26,055.29 and 12,199.15 is: 18,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.19 : 26,055.29 = 12,199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.19/26,055.29 = 12,199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.19x = 26,055.29 × 12,199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.19x = 317,852,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,852,391.00/17,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.73

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