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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.20, 26,913.72 and 12,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.20, 26,913.72 and 12,425.16 is: 18,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.20 : 26,913.72 = 12,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.20/26,913.72 = 12,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.20x = 26,913.72 × 12,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.20x = 334,407,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,407,277.20/17,933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.38

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