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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.57, 26,058.87 and 12,201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.57, 26,058.87 and 12,201.53 is: 18,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.57 : 26,058.87 = 12,201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.57/26,058.87 = 12,201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.57x = 26,058.87 × 12,201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.57x = 317,957,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,957,953.78/17,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.30

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