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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.40, 26,007.78 and 13,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.40, 26,007.78 and 13,176.64 is: 18,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.40 : 26,007.78 = 13,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.40/26,007.78 = 13,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.40x = 26,007.78 × 13,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.40x = 342,695,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,695,154.26/18,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.48

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