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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,854.59, 26,785.94 and 12,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,854.59, 26,785.94 and 12,310.14 is: 18,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,854.59 : 26,785.94 = 12,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,854.59/26,785.94 = 12,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,854.59x = 26,785.94 × 12,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,854.59x = 329,738,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,738,609.88/17,854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.00

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