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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.16, 26,130.43 and 13,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.16, 26,130.43 and 13,272 is: 18,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.16 : 26,130.43 = 13,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.16/26,130.43 = 13,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.16x = 26,130.43 × 13,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.16x = 346,803,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,803,066.96/18,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.97

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