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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.36, 26,852.40 and 12,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.36, 26,852.40 and 12,063.36 is: 18,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.36 : 26,852.40 = 12,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.36/26,852.40 = 12,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.36x = 26,852.40 × 12,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.36x = 323,930,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,930,168.06/17,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.35

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