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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.16, 26,966.22 and 12,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.16, 26,966.22 and 12,076.88 is: 18,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.16 : 26,966.22 = 12,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.16/26,966.22 = 12,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.16x = 26,966.22 × 12,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.16x = 325,667,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,667,802.99/17,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.77

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