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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.80, 26,801.70 and 12,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.80, 26,801.70 and 12,338.20 is: 18,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.80 : 26,801.70 = 12,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.80/26,801.70 = 12,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.80x = 26,801.70 × 12,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.80x = 330,684,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,684,734.94/17,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.30

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