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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.26, 26,151.63 and 12,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.26, 26,151.63 and 12,240.17 is: 16,888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.26 : 26,151.63 = 12,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.26/26,151.63 = 12,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.26x = 26,151.63 × 12,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.26x = 320,100,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,100,396.98/18,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.05

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