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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.48, 26,001.88 and 12,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.48, 26,001.88 and 12,872.56 is: 17,767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.48 : 26,001.88 = 12,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.48/26,001.88 = 12,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.48x = 26,001.88 × 12,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.48x = 334,710,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,710,760.41/18,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,767.40

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