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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.94, 26,080.48 and 12,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.94, 26,080.48 and 12,215.90 is: 18,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.94 : 26,080.48 = 12,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.94/26,080.48 = 12,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.94x = 26,080.48 × 12,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.94x = 318,596,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,596,535.63/17,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.90

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