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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,988.98, 26,169.99 and 12,604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,988.98, 26,169.99 and 12,604.29 is: 17,370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,988.98 : 26,169.99 = 12,604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,988.98/26,169.99 = 12,604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,988.98x = 26,169.99 × 12,604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,988.98x = 329,854,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,854,143.26/18,988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,370.82

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