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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.55, 26,003.46 and 12,043.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.55, 26,003.46 and 12,043.61 is: 16,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.55 : 26,003.46 = 12,043.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.55/26,003.46 = 12,043.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.55x = 26,003.46 × 12,043.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.55x = 313,175,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,175,530.89/18,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.56

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