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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.16, 26,767.48 and 12,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.16, 26,767.48 and 12,596.20 is: 18,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.16 : 26,767.48 = 12,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.16/26,767.48 = 12,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.16x = 26,767.48 × 12,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.16x = 337,168,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,168,531.58/17,874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.46

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