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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.64, 26,001.48 and 13,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.64, 26,001.48 and 13,270.48 is: 18,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.64 : 26,001.48 = 13,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.64/26,001.48 = 13,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.64x = 26,001.48 × 13,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.64x = 345,052,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,052,120.31/18,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.08

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