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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.91, 26,102.37 and 13,461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.91, 26,102.37 and 13,461.49 is: 18,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.91 : 26,102.37 = 13,461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.91/26,102.37 = 13,461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.91x = 26,102.37 × 13,461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.91x = 351,376,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,376,762.26/18,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.61

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