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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,933.24, 26,131.82 and 12,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,933.24, 26,131.82 and 12,560.27 is: 17,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,933.24 : 26,131.82 = 12,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,933.24/26,131.82 = 12,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,933.24x = 26,131.82 × 12,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,933.24x = 328,222,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,222,521.33/18,933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.78

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