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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.41, 26,078.27 and 12,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.41, 26,078.27 and 12,124.96 is: 18,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.41 : 26,078.27 = 12,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.41/26,078.27 = 12,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.41x = 26,078.27 × 12,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.41x = 316,197,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,197,980.62/17,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.92

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