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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.14, 26,927.46 and 12,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.14, 26,927.46 and 12,411.62 is: 18,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.14 : 26,927.46 = 12,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.14/26,927.46 = 12,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.14x = 26,927.46 × 12,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.14x = 334,213,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,213,401.09/17,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.37

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