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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.93, 26,465.30 and 12,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.93, 26,465.30 and 12,383.13 is: 18,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.93 : 26,465.30 = 12,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.93/26,465.30 = 12,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.93x = 26,465.30 × 12,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.93x = 327,723,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,723,250.39/17,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.80

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