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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.72, 26,160.96 and 13,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.72, 26,160.96 and 13,360 is: 18,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.72 : 26,160.96 = 13,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.72/26,160.96 = 13,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.72x = 26,160.96 × 13,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.72x = 349,510,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,510,425.60/18,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.34

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