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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.20, 26,969.70 and 12,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.20, 26,969.70 and 12,792.20 is: 19,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.20 : 26,969.70 = 12,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.20/26,969.70 = 12,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.20x = 26,969.70 × 12,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.20x = 345,001,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,001,796.34/17,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.14

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