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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.52, 26,085.42 and 12,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.52, 26,085.42 and 12,540.88 is: 17,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.52 : 26,085.42 = 12,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.52/26,085.42 = 12,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.52x = 26,085.42 × 12,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.52x = 327,134,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,134,121.97/18,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,293.57

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