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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.58, 26,164.06 and 12,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.58, 26,164.06 and 12,162.92 is: 18,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.58 : 26,164.06 = 12,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.58/26,164.06 = 12,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.58x = 26,164.06 × 12,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.58x = 318,231,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,231,403.66/17,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.88

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