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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.16, 26,983.51 and 8,980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.16, 26,983.51 and 8,980.02 is: 13,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.16 : 26,983.51 = 8,980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.16/26,983.51 = 8,980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.16x = 26,983.51 × 8,980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.16x = 242,312,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,312,459.47/18,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.97

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