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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.75, 26,979.87 and 13,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.75, 26,979.87 and 13,222.41 is: 19,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.75 : 26,979.87 = 13,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.75/26,979.87 = 13,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.75x = 26,979.87 × 13,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.75x = 356,738,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,738,776.92/18,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.69

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