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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.80, 26,914.20 and 12,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.80, 26,914.20 and 12,305.20 is: 18,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.80 : 26,914.20 = 12,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.80/26,914.20 = 12,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.80x = 26,914.20 × 12,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.80x = 331,184,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,184,613.84/17,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.80

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