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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.26, 25,490.09 and 12,826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.26, 25,490.09 and 12,826.85 is: 17,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.26 : 25,490.09 = 12,826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.26/25,490.09 = 12,826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.26x = 25,490.09 × 12,826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.26x = 326,957,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,957,465.53/18,487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.56

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