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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.13, 26,716.23 and 12,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.13, 26,716.23 and 12,261.92 is: 18,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.13 : 26,716.23 = 12,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.13/26,716.23 = 12,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.13x = 26,716.23 × 12,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.13x = 327,592,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,592,141.38/17,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.78

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