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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.14, 26,833.64 and 12,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.14, 26,833.64 and 12,568.76 is: 18,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.14 : 26,833.64 = 12,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.14/26,833.64 = 12,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.14x = 26,833.64 × 12,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.14x = 337,265,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,265,581.09/17,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.28

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