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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.44, 26,027.40 and 13,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.44, 26,027.40 and 13,209.12 is: 18,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.44 : 26,027.40 = 13,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.44/26,027.40 = 13,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.44x = 26,027.40 × 13,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.44x = 343,799,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,799,049.89/18,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.75

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