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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.20, 26,910.72 and 12,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.20, 26,910.72 and 12,423.14 is: 18,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.20 : 26,910.72 = 12,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.20/26,910.72 = 12,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.20x = 26,910.72 × 12,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.20x = 334,315,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,315,642.06/17,931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.35

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