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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.26, 26,093.66 and 12,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.26, 26,093.66 and 12,198.18 is: 16,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.26 : 26,093.66 = 12,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.26/26,093.66 = 12,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.26x = 26,093.66 × 12,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.26x = 318,295,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,295,161.54/18,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.10

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