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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,959.76, 26,159.22 and 12,245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,959.76, 26,159.22 and 12,245.67 is: 16,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,959.76 : 26,159.22 = 12,245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,959.76/26,159.22 = 12,245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,959.76x = 26,159.22 × 12,245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,959.76x = 320,337,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,337,175.58/18,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.63

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