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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.60, 26,880.60 and 12,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.60, 26,880.60 and 12,131.60 is: 18,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.60 : 26,880.60 = 12,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.60/26,880.60 = 12,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.60x = 26,880.60 × 12,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.60x = 326,104,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,104,686.96/17,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.64

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