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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.72, 26,015.52 and 13,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.72, 26,015.52 and 13,188.82 is: 18,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.72 : 26,015.52 = 13,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.72/26,015.52 = 13,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.72x = 26,015.52 × 13,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.72x = 343,114,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,114,010.49/18,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.39

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