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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.92, 26,524.68 and 12,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.92, 26,524.68 and 12,762.48 is: 19,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.92 : 26,524.68 = 12,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.92/26,524.68 = 12,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.92x = 26,524.68 × 12,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.92x = 338,520,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,520,698.01/17,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.85

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