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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,939.08, 26,131.74 and 12,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,939.08, 26,131.74 and 12,647 is: 17,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,939.08 : 26,131.74 = 12,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,939.08/26,131.74 = 12,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,939.08x = 26,131.74 × 12,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,939.08x = 330,488,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,488,115.78/18,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,450.06

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