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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.87, 26,812.81 and 12,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.87, 26,812.81 and 12,594.95 is: 18,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.87 : 26,812.81 = 12,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.87/26,812.81 = 12,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.87x = 26,812.81 × 12,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.87x = 337,706,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,706,001.31/17,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.36

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