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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.16, 26,765.98 and 12,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.16, 26,765.98 and 12,595.20 is: 18,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.16 : 26,765.98 = 12,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.16/26,765.98 = 12,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.16x = 26,765.98 × 12,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.16x = 337,122,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,122,871.30/17,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.96

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