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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.68, 26,218.46 and 12,612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.68, 26,218.46 and 12,612.99 is: 17,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.68 : 26,218.46 = 12,612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.68/26,218.46 = 12,612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.68x = 26,218.46 × 12,612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.68x = 330,693,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,693,173.80/18,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,407.03

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