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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,929.14, 26,128.34 and 12,209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,929.14, 26,128.34 and 12,209.59 is: 16,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,929.14 : 26,128.34 = 12,209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,929.14/26,128.34 = 12,209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,929.14x = 26,128.34 × 12,209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,929.14x = 319,016,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,016,318.78/18,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.19

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