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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.33, 26,003.03 and 12,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.33, 26,003.03 and 12,043.17 is: 16,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.33 : 26,003.03 = 12,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.33/26,003.03 = 12,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.33x = 26,003.03 × 12,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.33x = 313,158,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,158,850.59/18,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.86

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