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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.16, 26,797.69 and 12,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.16, 26,797.69 and 12,607.43 is: 18,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.16 : 26,797.69 = 12,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.16/26,797.69 = 12,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.16x = 26,797.69 × 12,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.16x = 337,850,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,850,000.84/17,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.29

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