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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.87, 26,128.71 and 12,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.87, 26,128.71 and 12,148.39 is: 18,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.87 : 26,128.71 = 12,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.87/26,128.71 = 12,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.87x = 26,128.71 × 12,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.87x = 317,421,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,421,759.28/17,428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.41

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