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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.93, 26,463.80 and 12,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.93, 26,463.80 and 12,382.13 is: 18,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.93 : 26,463.80 = 12,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.93/26,463.80 = 12,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.93x = 26,463.80 × 12,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.93x = 327,678,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,678,309.01/17,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.31

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