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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.45, 26,088.42 and 12,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.45, 26,088.42 and 12,050.70 is: 18,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.45 : 26,088.42 = 12,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.45/26,088.42 = 12,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.45x = 26,088.42 × 12,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.45x = 314,383,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,383,722.89/17,392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.87

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