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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.32, 26,058.96 and 12,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.32, 26,058.96 and 12,092.96 is: 18,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.32 : 26,058.96 = 12,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.32/26,058.96 = 12,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.32x = 26,058.96 × 12,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.32x = 315,129,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,129,960.92/17,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.73

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