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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.61, 26,063.37 and 12,204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.61, 26,063.37 and 12,204.57 is: 18,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.61 : 26,063.37 = 12,204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.61/26,063.37 = 12,204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.61x = 26,063.37 × 12,204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.61x = 318,092,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,092,223.60/17,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.82

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