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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.76, 18,679.59 and 12,414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.76, 18,679.59 and 12,414.27 is: 18,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.76 : 18,679.59 = 12,414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.76/18,679.59 = 12,414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.76x = 18,679.59 × 12,414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.76x = 231,893,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,893,543.80/12,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.86

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