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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.80, 26,911.20 and 12,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.80, 26,911.20 and 12,303.20 is: 18,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.80 : 26,911.20 = 12,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.80/26,911.20 = 12,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.80x = 26,911.20 × 12,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.80x = 331,093,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,093,875.84/17,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.80

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