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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.16, 26,095.89 and 12,169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.16, 26,095.89 and 12,169.43 is: 18,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.16 : 26,095.89 = 12,169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.16/26,095.89 = 12,169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.16x = 26,095.89 × 12,169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.16x = 317,571,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,571,976.16/17,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.73

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