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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.14, 26,653.84 and 12,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.14, 26,653.84 and 12,205.62 is: 18,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.14 : 26,653.84 = 12,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.14/26,653.84 = 12,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.14x = 26,653.84 × 12,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.14x = 325,326,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,326,612.07/17,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.52

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