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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.62, 26,124.31 and 13,213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.62, 26,124.31 and 13,213.66 is: 18,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.62 : 26,124.31 = 13,213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.62/26,124.31 = 13,213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.62x = 26,124.31 × 13,213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.62x = 345,197,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,197,750.07/18,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.08

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