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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840.33, 26,003.26 and 12,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840.33, 26,003.26 and 12,467.05 is: 17,206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840.33 : 26,003.26 = 12,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840.33/26,003.26 = 12,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840.33x = 26,003.26 × 12,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840.33x = 324,183,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,183,893.16/18,840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,206.91

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