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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.64, 26,746.72 and 12,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.64, 26,746.72 and 12,289.28 is: 18,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.64 : 26,746.72 = 12,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.64/26,746.72 = 12,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.64x = 26,746.72 × 12,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.64x = 328,697,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,697,931.16/17,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.24

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