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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.16, 26,129.05 and 13,271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.16, 26,129.05 and 13,271.00 is: 18,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.16 : 26,129.05 = 13,271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.16/26,129.05 = 13,271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.16x = 26,129.05 × 13,271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.16x = 346,758,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,758,458.73/18,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.59

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