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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.32, 26,056.97 and 12,200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.32, 26,056.97 and 12,200.28 is: 18,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.32 : 26,056.97 = 12,200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.32/26,056.97 = 12,200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.32x = 26,056.97 × 12,200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.32x = 317,902,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,902,329.95/17,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.41

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