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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.24, 26,004.38 and 13,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.24, 26,004.38 and 13,504.72 is: 18,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.24 : 26,004.38 = 13,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.24/26,004.38 = 13,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.24x = 26,004.38 × 13,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.24x = 351,181,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,181,870.67/18,819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.79

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