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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.57, 26,060.37 and 12,202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.57, 26,060.37 and 12,202.53 is: 18,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.57 : 26,060.37 = 12,202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.57/26,060.37 = 12,202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.57x = 26,060.37 × 12,202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.57x = 318,002,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,002,446.74/17,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.81

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