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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.14, 26,050.02 and 12,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.14, 26,050.02 and 12,165.44 is: 16,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.14 : 26,050.02 = 12,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.14/26,050.02 = 12,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.14x = 26,050.02 × 12,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.14x = 316,909,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,909,955.31/18,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.60

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