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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,857.08, 26,001.30 and 12,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,857.08, 26,001.30 and 12,041.92 is: 16,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,857.08 : 26,001.30 = 12,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,857.08/26,001.30 = 12,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,857.08x = 26,001.30 × 12,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,857.08x = 313,105,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,105,574.50/18,857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.14

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