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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.56, 26,881.11 and 12,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.56, 26,881.11 and 12,073.80 is: 18,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.56 : 26,881.11 = 12,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.56/26,881.11 = 12,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.56x = 26,881.11 × 12,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.56x = 324,557,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,557,145.92/17,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.79

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