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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.12, 26,082.12 and 12,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.12, 26,082.12 and 12,217.08 is: 18,325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.12 : 26,082.12 = 12,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.12/26,082.12 = 12,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.12x = 26,082.12 × 12,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.12x = 318,647,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,647,346.61/17,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.58

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