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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.64, 26,791.47 and 12,580.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.64, 26,791.47 and 12,580.74 is: 18,900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.64 : 26,791.47 = 12,580.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.64/26,791.47 = 12,580.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.64x = 26,791.47 × 12,580.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.64x = 337,056,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,056,518.29/17,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.04

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