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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.14, 26,051.40 and 12,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.14, 26,051.40 and 12,166.44 is: 16,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.14 : 26,051.40 = 12,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.14/26,051.40 = 12,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.14x = 26,051.40 × 12,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.14x = 316,952,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,952,795.02/18,865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,800.98

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