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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.62, 26,994.06 and 12,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.62, 26,994.06 and 12,478.62 is: 18,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.62 : 26,994.06 = 12,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.62/26,994.06 = 12,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.62x = 26,994.06 × 12,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.62x = 336,848,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,848,617.00/17,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.73

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