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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924, 26,910.72 and 12,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924, 26,910.72 and 12,364.16 is: 18,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924 : 26,910.72 = 12,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924/26,910.72 = 12,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924x = 26,910.72 × 12,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924x = 332,728,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,728,447.80/17,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.29

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