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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.84, 26,772.81 and 12,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.84, 26,772.81 and 12,301.39 is: 18,454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.84 : 26,772.81 = 12,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.84/26,772.81 = 12,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.84x = 26,772.81 × 12,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.84x = 329,342,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,342,777.21/17,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.88

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