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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.65, 26,844.99 and 12,638.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.65, 26,844.99 and 12,638.97 is: 18,961.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.65 : 26,844.99 = 12,638.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.65/26,844.99 = 12,638.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.65x = 26,844.99 × 12,638.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.65x = 339,293,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,293,023.26/17,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,961.64

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