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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.40, 26,172.77 and 12,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.40, 26,172.77 and 12,168.74 is: 18,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.40 : 26,172.77 = 12,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.40/26,172.77 = 12,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.40x = 26,172.77 × 12,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.40x = 318,489,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,489,441.50/17,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.58

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