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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.80, 26,666.70 and 12,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.80, 26,666.70 and 12,248.20 is: 18,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.80 : 26,666.70 = 12,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.80/26,666.70 = 12,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.80x = 26,666.70 × 12,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.80x = 326,619,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,619,074.94/17,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.30

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