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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840.96, 26,002.58 and 12,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840.96, 26,002.58 and 12,041.24 is: 16,618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840.96 : 26,002.58 = 12,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840.96/26,002.58 = 12,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840.96x = 26,002.58 × 12,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840.96x = 313,103,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,103,306.40/18,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.22

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