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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.34, 26,126.82 and 12,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.34, 26,126.82 and 12,901.50 is: 17,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.34 : 26,126.82 = 12,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.34/26,126.82 = 12,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.34x = 26,126.82 × 12,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.34x = 337,075,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,075,168.23/18,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.11

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