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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.33, 26,101.65 and 12,206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.33, 26,101.65 and 12,206.59 is: 16,836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.33 : 26,101.65 = 12,206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.33/26,101.65 = 12,206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.33x = 26,101.65 × 12,206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.33x = 318,612,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,612,139.87/18,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.11

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