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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.61, 26,060.37 and 12,202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.61, 26,060.37 and 12,202.57 is: 18,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.61 : 26,060.37 = 12,202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.61/26,060.37 = 12,202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.61x = 26,060.37 × 12,202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.61x = 318,003,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,003,489.15/17,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.82

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