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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.64, 26,899.44 and 12,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.64, 26,899.44 and 12,415.64 is: 18,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.64 : 26,899.44 = 12,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.64/26,899.44 = 12,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.64x = 26,899.44 × 12,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.64x = 333,973,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,973,763.24/17,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.14

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