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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.81, 26,047.31 and 12,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.81, 26,047.31 and 12,166.74 is: 16,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.81 : 26,047.31 = 12,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.81/26,047.31 = 12,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.81x = 26,047.31 × 12,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.81x = 316,910,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,910,787.64/18,878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.59

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