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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,873.81, 26,050.82 and 12,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,873.81, 26,050.82 and 12,903.30 is: 17,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,873.81 : 26,050.82 = 12,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,873.81/26,050.82 = 12,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,873.81x = 26,050.82 × 12,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,873.81x = 336,141,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,141,481.19/18,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.94

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