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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,879.76, 26,067.59 and 13,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,879.76, 26,067.59 and 13,227.04 is: 18,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,879.76 : 26,067.59 = 13,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,879.76/26,067.59 = 13,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,879.76x = 26,067.59 × 13,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,879.76x = 344,797,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,797,055.63/18,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.79

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