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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.03, 26,001.37 and 12,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.03, 26,001.37 and 12,806.93 is: 17,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.03 : 26,001.37 = 12,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.03/26,001.37 = 12,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.03x = 26,001.37 × 12,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.03x = 332,997,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,997,725.49/18,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.76

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