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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.92, 26,063.57 and 12,100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.92, 26,063.57 and 12,100.19 is: 16,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.92 : 26,063.57 = 12,100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.92/26,063.57 = 12,100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.92x = 26,063.57 × 12,100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.92x = 315,374,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,374,149.08/18,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.36

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