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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.36, 26,741.34 and 12,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.36, 26,741.34 and 12,931.36 is: 19,403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.36 : 26,741.34 = 12,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.36/26,741.34 = 12,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.36x = 26,741.34 × 12,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.36x = 345,801,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,801,894.42/17,821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.79

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