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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.52, 26,761.28 and 12,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.52, 26,761.28 and 12,333.28 is: 18,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.52 : 26,761.28 = 12,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.52/26,761.28 = 12,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.52x = 26,761.28 × 12,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.52x = 330,054,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,054,359.40/17,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.12

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