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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.68, 26,804.16 and 12,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.68, 26,804.16 and 12,022.56 is: 18,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.68 : 26,804.16 = 12,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.68/26,804.16 = 12,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.68x = 26,804.16 × 12,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.68x = 322,254,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,254,621.85/17,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.45

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