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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.92, 26,714.49 and 12,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.92, 26,714.49 and 12,267.64 is: 18,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.92 : 26,714.49 = 12,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.92/26,714.49 = 12,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.92x = 26,714.49 × 12,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.92x = 327,723,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,723,746.10/17,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.04

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