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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.63, 26,785.48 and 12,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.63, 26,785.48 and 12,349.39 is: 18,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.63 : 26,785.48 = 12,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.63/26,785.48 = 12,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.63x = 26,785.48 × 12,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.63x = 330,784,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,784,277.11/17,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.30

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