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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.77, 26,705.78 and 12,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.77, 26,705.78 and 12,240.37 is: 18,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.77 : 26,705.78 = 12,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.77/26,705.78 = 12,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.77x = 26,705.78 × 12,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.77x = 326,888,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,888,461.77/17,803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.63

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