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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.89, 26,041.53 and 12,733.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.89, 26,041.53 and 12,733.93 is: 17,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.89 : 26,041.53 = 12,733.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.89/26,041.53 = 12,733.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.89x = 26,041.53 × 12,733.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.89x = 331,610,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,610,889.91/18,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.20

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