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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.80, 26,712.30 and 12,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.80, 26,712.30 and 12,611.40 is: 18,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.80 : 26,712.30 = 12,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.80/26,712.30 = 12,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.80x = 26,712.30 × 12,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.80x = 336,879,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,879,500.22/17,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.98

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