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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.91, 26,989.98 and 12,476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.91, 26,989.98 and 12,476.01 is: 18,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.91 : 26,989.98 = 12,476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.91/26,989.98 = 12,476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.91x = 26,989.98 × 12,476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.91x = 336,727,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,727,260.38/17,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.81

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