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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.30, 26,052.40 and 12,502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.30, 26,052.40 and 12,502.29 is: 17,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.30 : 26,052.40 = 12,502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.30/26,052.40 = 12,502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.30x = 26,052.40 × 12,502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.30x = 325,714,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,714,660.00/18,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,260.70

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