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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.70, 26,900.94 and 12,416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.70, 26,900.94 and 12,416.64 is: 18,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.70 : 26,900.94 = 12,416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.70/26,900.94 = 12,416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.70x = 26,900.94 × 12,416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.70x = 334,019,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,019,287.64/17,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.58

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