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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.68, 26,214.32 and 12,609.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.68, 26,214.32 and 12,609.99 is: 17,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.68 : 26,214.32 = 12,609.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.68/26,214.32 = 12,609.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.68x = 26,214.32 × 12,609.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.68x = 330,562,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,562,313.06/18,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.89

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