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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.61, 26,075.37 and 12,212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.61, 26,075.37 and 12,212.57 is: 18,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.61 : 26,075.37 = 12,212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.61/26,075.37 = 12,212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.61x = 26,075.37 × 12,212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.61x = 318,447,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,447,281.40/17,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.82

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