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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.54, 26,163.69 and 13,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.54, 26,163.69 and 13,303.62 is: 18,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.54 : 26,163.69 = 13,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.54/26,163.69 = 13,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.54x = 26,163.69 × 13,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.54x = 348,071,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,071,789.56/18,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.41

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