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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.77, 26,158.34 and 12,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.77, 26,158.34 and 12,159.11 is: 18,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.77 : 26,158.34 = 12,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.77/26,158.34 = 12,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.77x = 26,158.34 × 12,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.77x = 318,062,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,062,133.48/17,452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.17

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