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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.72, 26,798.40 and 12,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.72, 26,798.40 and 12,060.64 is: 18,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.72 : 26,798.40 = 12,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.72/26,798.40 = 12,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.72x = 26,798.40 × 12,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.72x = 323,205,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,205,854.98/17,866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.83

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