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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.40, 26,808.60 and 12,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.40, 26,808.60 and 12,342.80 is: 18,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.40 : 26,808.60 = 12,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.40/26,808.60 = 12,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.40x = 26,808.60 × 12,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.40x = 330,893,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,893,188.08/17,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.20

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