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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.41, 26,076.77 and 12,123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.41, 26,076.77 and 12,123.96 is: 18,194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.41 : 26,076.77 = 12,123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.41/26,076.77 = 12,123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.41x = 26,076.77 × 12,123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.41x = 316,153,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,153,655.79/17,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.42

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