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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.33, 26,084.68 and 12,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.33, 26,084.68 and 12,514.66 is: 17,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.33 : 26,084.68 = 12,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.33/26,084.68 = 12,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.33x = 26,084.68 × 12,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.33x = 326,440,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,440,901.41/18,899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.62

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