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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.64, 26,897.94 and 12,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.64, 26,897.94 and 12,414.64 is: 18,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.64 : 26,897.94 = 12,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.64/26,897.94 = 12,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.64x = 26,897.94 × 12,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.64x = 333,928,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,928,241.84/17,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.64

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