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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,987.54, 26,194.77 and 12,701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,987.54, 26,194.77 and 12,701.94 is: 17,523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,987.54 : 26,194.77 = 12,701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,987.54/26,194.77 = 12,701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,987.54x = 26,194.77 × 12,701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,987.54x = 332,724,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,724,396.85/18,987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.30

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