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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496.03, 26,250.89 and 12,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,496.03, 26,250.89 and 12,152.19 is: 18,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496.03 : 26,250.89 = 12,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496.03/26,250.89 = 12,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496.03x = 26,250.89 × 12,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496.03x = 319,005,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,005,742.19/17,496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.04

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