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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.33, 26,091.24 and 12,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.33, 26,091.24 and 12,052.58 is: 18,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.33 : 26,091.24 = 12,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.33/26,091.24 = 12,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.33x = 26,091.24 × 12,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.33x = 314,466,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,466,626.94/17,394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,078.69

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