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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.33, 26,007.39 and 12,470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.33, 26,007.39 and 12,470.04 is: 17,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.33 : 26,007.39 = 12,470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.33/26,007.39 = 12,470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.33x = 26,007.39 × 12,470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.33x = 324,313,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,313,193.60/18,843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,211.03

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