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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,789.14, 26,683.62 and 12,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,789.14, 26,683.62 and 12,502.36 is: 18,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,789.14 : 26,683.62 = 12,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,789.14/26,683.62 = 12,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,789.14x = 26,683.62 × 12,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,789.14x = 333,608,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,608,223.34/17,789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.48

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