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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.64, 26,171.47 and 12,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.64, 26,171.47 and 12,254.55 is: 16,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.64 : 26,171.47 = 12,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.64/26,171.47 = 12,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.64x = 26,171.47 × 12,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.64x = 320,719,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,719,587.69/18,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.89

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