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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.43, 26,120.21 and 12,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.43, 26,120.21 and 12,217.50 is: 16,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.43 : 26,120.21 = 12,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.43/26,120.21 = 12,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.43x = 26,120.21 × 12,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.43x = 319,123,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,123,604.59/18,934.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.15

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