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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.05, 26,002.77 and 12,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.05, 26,002.77 and 12,043.11 is: 16,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.05 : 26,002.77 = 12,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.05/26,002.77 = 12,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.05x = 26,002.77 × 12,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.05x = 313,154,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,154,219.41/18,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.87

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