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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.14, 26,042.23 and 12,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.14, 26,042.23 and 12,675.09 is: 18,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.14 : 26,042.23 = 12,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.14/26,042.23 = 12,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.14x = 26,042.23 × 12,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.14x = 330,087,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,087,577.36/17,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.51

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