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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.69, 26,164.49 and 12,242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.69, 26,164.49 and 12,242.58 is: 16,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.69 : 26,164.49 = 12,242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.69/26,164.49 = 12,242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.69x = 26,164.49 × 12,242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.69x = 320,320,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,320,944.80/18,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.19

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