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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.26, 26,126.28 and 12,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.26, 26,126.28 and 12,146.78 is: 18,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.26 : 26,126.28 = 12,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.26/26,126.28 = 12,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.26x = 26,126.28 × 12,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.26x = 317,350,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,350,175.38/17,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.99

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