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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.26, 18,997.24 and 12,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.26, 18,997.24 and 12,034.05 is: 17,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.26 : 18,997.24 = 12,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.26/18,997.24 = 12,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.26x = 18,997.24 × 12,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.26x = 228,613,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,613,657.26/12,750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.12

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