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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.94, 26,178.24 and 13,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.94, 26,178.24 and 13,004.30 is: 17,961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.94 : 26,178.24 = 13,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.94/26,178.24 = 13,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.94x = 26,178.24 × 13,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.94x = 340,429,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,429,555.54/18,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,961.84

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