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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.09, 26,774.69 and 12,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.09, 26,774.69 and 12,302.64 is: 18,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.09 : 26,774.69 = 12,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.09/26,774.69 = 12,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.09x = 26,774.69 × 12,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.09x = 329,399,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,399,310.67/17,847.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.75

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