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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.76, 26,077.50 and 12,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.76, 26,077.50 and 12,535.14 is: 17,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.76 : 26,077.50 = 12,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.76/26,077.50 = 12,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.76x = 26,077.50 × 12,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.76x = 326,885,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,885,113.35/18,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.67

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