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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.92, 26,035.14 and 12,164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.92, 26,035.14 and 12,164.50 is: 16,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.92 : 26,035.14 = 12,164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.92/26,035.14 = 12,164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.92x = 26,035.14 × 12,164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.92x = 316,704,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,704,460.53/18,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.01

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