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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.37, 26,158.16 and 12,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.37, 26,158.16 and 12,252.94 is: 16,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.37 : 26,158.16 = 12,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.37/26,158.16 = 12,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.37x = 26,158.16 × 12,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.37x = 320,514,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,514,261.30/18,963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.76

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