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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.84, 26,003.88 and 12,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.84, 26,003.88 and 12,218 is: 16,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.84 : 26,003.88 = 12,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.84/26,003.88 = 12,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.84x = 26,003.88 × 12,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.84x = 317,715,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,715,405.84/18,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.65

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