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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.40, 26,805.60 and 12,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.40, 26,805.60 and 12,340.80 is: 18,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.40 : 26,805.60 = 12,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.40/26,805.60 = 12,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.40x = 26,805.60 × 12,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.40x = 330,802,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,802,548.48/17,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.20

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