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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.64, 26,171.04 and 12,579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.64, 26,171.04 and 12,579.04 is: 17,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.64 : 26,171.04 = 12,579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.64/26,171.04 = 12,579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.64x = 26,171.04 × 12,579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.64x = 329,206,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,206,559.00/18,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.88

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