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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.60, 26,163.60 and 18,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.60, 26,163.60 and 18,663.60 is: 26,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.60 : 26,163.60 = 18,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.60/26,163.60 = 18,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.60x = 26,163.60 × 18,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.60x = 488,306,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,306,964.96/18,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.60

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