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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.30, 26,910.45 and 12,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.30, 26,910.45 and 12,302.70 is: 18,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.30 : 26,910.45 = 12,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.30/26,910.45 = 12,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.30x = 26,910.45 × 12,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.30x = 331,071,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,071,193.22/17,940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.05

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