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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.92, 26,712.99 and 12,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.92, 26,712.99 and 12,266.64 is: 18,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.92 : 26,712.99 = 12,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.92/26,712.99 = 12,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.92x = 26,712.99 × 12,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.92x = 327,678,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,678,631.65/17,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.54

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