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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.77, 26,916.19 and 12,426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.77, 26,916.19 and 12,426.77 is: 18,649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.77 : 26,916.19 = 12,426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.77/26,916.19 = 12,426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.77x = 26,916.19 × 12,426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.77x = 334,481,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,481,136.76/17,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,649.88

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