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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.99, 26,199.45 and 12,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.99, 26,199.45 and 12,277.31 is: 16,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.99 : 26,199.45 = 12,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.99/26,199.45 = 12,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.99x = 26,199.45 × 12,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.99x = 321,658,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,658,638.48/18,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.43

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