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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.07, 26,009.66 and 12,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.07, 26,009.66 and 12,046.37 is: 16,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.07 : 26,009.66 = 12,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.07/26,009.66 = 12,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.07x = 26,009.66 × 12,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.07x = 313,321,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,321,966.55/18,846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.32

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