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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.35, 26,964.84 and 12,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.35, 26,964.84 and 12,367.62 is: 18,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.35 : 26,964.84 = 12,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.35/26,964.84 = 12,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.35x = 26,964.84 × 12,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.35x = 333,490,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,490,759.66/17,983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.42

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