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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.14, 26,138.58 and 12,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.14, 26,138.58 and 12,946.32 is: 17,880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.14 : 26,138.58 = 12,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.14/26,138.58 = 12,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.14x = 26,138.58 × 12,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.14x = 338,398,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,398,421.03/18,925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.89

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