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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.20, 26,502.30 and 12,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.20, 26,502.30 and 12,138.60 is: 18,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.20 : 26,502.30 = 12,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.20/26,502.30 = 12,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.20x = 26,502.30 × 12,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.20x = 321,700,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,700,818.78/17,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.90

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