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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.88, 26,044.92 and 12,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.88, 26,044.92 and 12,407.71 is: 17,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.88 : 26,044.92 = 12,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.88/26,044.92 = 12,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.88x = 26,044.92 × 12,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.88x = 323,157,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,157,814.33/18,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.03

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