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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.26, 26,149.17 and 12,053.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.26, 26,149.17 and 12,053.21 is: 16,634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.26 : 26,149.17 = 12,053.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.26/26,149.17 = 12,053.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.26x = 26,149.17 × 12,053.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.26x = 315,181,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,181,387.03/18,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.67

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