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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.48, 26,901.72 and 12,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.48, 26,901.72 and 12,957.84 is: 19,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.48 : 26,901.72 = 12,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.48/26,901.72 = 12,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.48x = 26,901.72 × 12,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.48x = 348,588,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,588,183.48/17,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.76

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