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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.04, 26,111.94 and 12,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.04, 26,111.94 and 12,464.02 is: 17,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.04 : 26,111.94 = 12,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.04/26,111.94 = 12,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.04x = 26,111.94 × 12,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.04x = 325,459,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,459,742.40/18,925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.31

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