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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.96, 26,003.96 and 12,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.96, 26,003.96 and 12,042.24 is: 16,619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.96 : 26,003.96 = 12,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.96/26,003.96 = 12,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.96x = 26,003.96 × 12,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.96x = 313,145,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,145,927.27/18,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.60

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