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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.37, 26,004.57 and 12,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.37, 26,004.57 and 12,044.43 is: 16,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.37 : 26,004.57 = 12,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.37/26,004.57 = 12,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.37x = 26,004.57 × 12,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.37x = 313,210,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,210,223.05/18,859.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.68

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