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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.73, 26,179.67 and 12,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.73, 26,179.67 and 12,253.61 is: 16,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.73 : 26,179.67 = 12,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.73/26,179.67 = 12,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.73x = 26,179.67 × 12,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.73x = 320,795,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,795,562.19/18,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.38

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