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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.01, 26,146.40 and 12,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.01, 26,146.40 and 12,091.38 is: 18,144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.01 : 26,146.40 = 12,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.01/26,146.40 = 12,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.01x = 26,146.40 × 12,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.01x = 316,145,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,145,899.53/17,424.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.27

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