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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,896.16, 26,062.44 and 12,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,896.16, 26,062.44 and 12,511.44 is: 17,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,896.16 : 26,062.44 = 12,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,896.16/26,062.44 = 12,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,896.16x = 26,062.44 × 12,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,896.16x = 326,078,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,078,654.31/18,896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.34

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