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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.70, 26,059.84 and 12,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.70, 26,059.84 and 12,093.46 is: 18,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.70 : 26,059.84 = 12,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.70/26,059.84 = 12,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.70x = 26,059.84 × 12,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.70x = 315,153,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,153,632.65/17,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.70

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