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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.78, 26,119.67 and 12,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.78, 26,119.67 and 12,644.37 is: 17,446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.78 : 26,119.67 = 12,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.78/26,119.67 = 12,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.78x = 26,119.67 × 12,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.78x = 330,266,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,266,708.54/18,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,446.02

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