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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.80, 26,998.20 and 12,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.80, 26,998.20 and 12,123.60 is: 18,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.80 : 26,998.20 = 12,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.80/26,998.20 = 12,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.80x = 26,998.20 × 12,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.80x = 327,315,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,315,377.52/17,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.40

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