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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.88, 26,867.80 and 12,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.88, 26,867.80 and 12,624.72 is: 18,884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.88 : 26,867.80 = 12,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.88/26,867.80 = 12,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.88x = 26,867.80 × 12,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.88x = 339,198,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,198,452.02/17,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,884.35

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