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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.20, 26,688.60 and 12,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.20, 26,688.60 and 12,877.20 is: 19,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.20 : 26,688.60 = 12,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.20/26,688.60 = 12,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.20x = 26,688.60 × 12,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.20x = 343,674,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,674,439.92/17,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.67

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