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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,939.65, 26,141.40 and 12,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,939.65, 26,141.40 and 12,899.88 is: 17,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,939.65 : 26,141.40 = 12,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,939.65/26,141.40 = 12,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,939.65x = 26,141.40 × 12,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,939.65x = 337,220,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,220,923.03/18,939.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.03

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