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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.64, 26,182.08 and 12,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.64, 26,182.08 and 12,587.04 is: 17,370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.64 : 26,182.08 = 12,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.64/26,182.08 = 12,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.64x = 26,182.08 × 12,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.64x = 329,554,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,554,888.24/18,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,370.92

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