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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.80, 26,863.20 and 12,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.80, 26,863.20 and 12,271.20 is: 18,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.80 : 26,863.20 = 12,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.80/26,863.20 = 12,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.80x = 26,863.20 × 12,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.80x = 329,643,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,643,699.84/17,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.80

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