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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.07, 26,028.72 and 12,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.07, 26,028.72 and 12,106.11 is: 18,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.07 : 26,028.72 = 12,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.07/26,028.72 = 12,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.07x = 26,028.72 × 12,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.07x = 315,106,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,106,547.48/17,384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.17

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