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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.17, 26,654.58 and 12,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.17, 26,654.58 and 12,809.52 is: 19,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.17 : 26,654.58 = 12,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.17/26,654.58 = 12,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.17x = 26,654.58 × 12,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.17x = 341,432,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,432,375.60/17,802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.26

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