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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.84, 26,774.31 and 12,302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.84, 26,774.31 and 12,302.39 is: 18,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.84 : 26,774.31 = 12,302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.84/26,774.31 = 12,302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.84x = 26,774.31 × 12,302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.84x = 329,388,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,388,003.60/17,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.38

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