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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.15, 26,890.65 and 12,714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.15, 26,890.65 and 12,714.15 is: 19,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.15 : 26,890.65 = 12,714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.15/26,890.65 = 12,714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.15x = 26,890.65 × 12,714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.15x = 341,891,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,891,757.70/17,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.99

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