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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.64, 26,085.84 and 12,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.64, 26,085.84 and 12,219.60 is: 18,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.64 : 26,085.84 = 12,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.64/26,085.84 = 12,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.64x = 26,085.84 × 12,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.64x = 318,758,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,758,530.46/17,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.32

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