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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.60, 26,974.80 and 13,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.60, 26,974.80 and 13,058.40 is: 19,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.60 : 26,974.80 = 13,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.60/26,974.80 = 13,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.60x = 26,974.80 × 13,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.60x = 352,247,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,247,728.32/18,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.37

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