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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.40, 26,197.20 and 18,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.40, 26,197.20 and 18,698.40 is: 26,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.40 : 26,197.20 = 18,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.40/26,197.20 = 18,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.40x = 26,197.20 × 18,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.40x = 489,845,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,845,724.48/18,698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.20

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