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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.07, 26,061.12 and 12,203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.07, 26,061.12 and 12,203.03 is: 18,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.07 : 26,061.12 = 12,203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.07/26,061.12 = 12,203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.07x = 26,061.12 × 12,203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.07x = 318,024,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,024,629.19/17,374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.56

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