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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.80, 26,858.70 and 12,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.80, 26,858.70 and 12,268.20 is: 18,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.80 : 26,858.70 = 12,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.80/26,858.70 = 12,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.80x = 26,858.70 × 12,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.80x = 329,507,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,507,903.34/17,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.30

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