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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.38, 26,120.48 and 12,142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.38, 26,120.48 and 12,142.90 is: 18,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.38 : 26,120.48 = 12,142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.38/26,120.48 = 12,142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.38x = 26,120.48 × 12,142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.38x = 317,178,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,178,250.58/17,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.18

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