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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.40, 26,031.06 and 12,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.40, 26,031.06 and 12,150.60 is: 16,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.40 : 26,031.06 = 12,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.40/26,031.06 = 12,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.40x = 26,031.06 × 12,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.40x = 316,292,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,292,997.64/18,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.55

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