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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.99, 26,108.12 and 12,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.99, 26,108.12 and 12,645.59 is: 17,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.99 : 26,108.12 = 12,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.99/26,108.12 = 12,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.99x = 26,108.12 × 12,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.99x = 330,152,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,152,482.26/18,914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,454.55

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