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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.16, 26,925.96 and 12,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.16, 26,925.96 and 12,410.64 is: 18,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.16 : 26,925.96 = 12,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.16/26,925.96 = 12,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.16x = 26,925.96 × 12,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.16x = 334,168,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,168,396.21/17,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.88

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