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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.78, 26,739.92 and 12,577.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.78, 26,739.92 and 12,577.82 is: 18,835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.78 : 26,739.92 = 12,577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.78/26,739.92 = 12,577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.78x = 26,739.92 × 12,577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.78x = 336,329,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,329,798.32/17,855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.91

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