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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.56, 26,929.44 and 12,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.56, 26,929.44 and 12,045.60 is: 18,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.56 : 26,929.44 = 12,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.56/26,929.44 = 12,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.56x = 26,929.44 × 12,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.56x = 324,381,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,381,262.46/17,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.74

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