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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.94, 26,125.41 and 12,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.94, 26,125.41 and 12,245.90 is: 18,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.94 : 26,125.41 = 12,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.94/26,125.41 = 12,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.94x = 26,125.41 × 12,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.94x = 319,929,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,929,158.32/17,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.85

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