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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.69, 26,116.11 and 12,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.69, 26,116.11 and 12,182.96 is: 18,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.69 : 26,116.11 = 12,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.69/26,116.11 = 12,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.69x = 26,116.11 × 12,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.69x = 318,171,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,171,392.91/17,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.96

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