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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.65, 26,134.34 and 12,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.65, 26,134.34 and 12,152.14 is: 18,218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.65 : 26,134.34 = 12,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.65/26,134.34 = 12,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.65x = 26,134.34 × 12,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.65x = 317,588,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,588,097.73/17,432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.00

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