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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.33, 26,163.68 and 12,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.33, 26,163.68 and 12,162.68 is: 18,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.33 : 26,163.68 = 12,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.33/26,163.68 = 12,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.33x = 26,163.68 × 12,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.33x = 318,220,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,220,336.64/17,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.51

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