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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.18, 26,216.39 and 12,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.18, 26,216.39 and 12,611.49 is: 17,404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.18 : 26,216.39 = 12,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.18/26,216.39 = 12,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.18x = 26,216.39 × 12,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.18x = 330,627,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,627,740.32/18,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,404.96

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