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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.73, 26,742.87 and 12,898.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.73, 26,742.87 and 12,898.11 is: 19,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.73 : 26,742.87 = 12,898.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.73/26,742.87 = 12,898.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.73x = 26,742.87 × 12,898.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.73x = 344,932,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,932,478.98/17,840.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.99

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