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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,839.58, 26,002.21 and 12,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,839.58, 26,002.21 and 12,466.30 is: 17,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,839.58 : 26,002.21 = 12,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,839.58/26,002.21 = 12,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,839.58x = 26,002.21 × 12,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,839.58x = 324,151,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,151,254.35/18,839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.86

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