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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.70, 26,063.54 and 12,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.70, 26,063.54 and 12,204.66 is: 18,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.70 : 26,063.54 = 12,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.70/26,063.54 = 12,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.70x = 26,063.54 × 12,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.70x = 318,096,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,096,644.10/17,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.98

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