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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.02, 26,684.49 and 12,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.02, 26,684.49 and 12,247.74 is: 18,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.02 : 26,684.49 = 12,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.02/26,684.49 = 12,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.02x = 26,684.49 × 12,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.02x = 326,824,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,824,695.55/17,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.11

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