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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.69, 26,893.43 and 12,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.69, 26,893.43 and 12,411.62 is: 18,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.69 : 26,893.43 = 12,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.69/26,893.43 = 12,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.69x = 26,893.43 × 12,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.69x = 333,791,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,791,033.66/17,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.05

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