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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.80, 26,846.70 and 12,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.80, 26,846.70 and 12,022.60 is: 18,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.80 : 26,846.70 = 12,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.80/26,846.70 = 12,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.80x = 26,846.70 × 12,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.80x = 322,767,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,767,135.42/17,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.90

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