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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.68, 26,179.20 and 13,328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.68, 26,179.20 and 13,328.64 is: 18,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.68 : 26,179.20 = 13,328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.68/26,179.20 = 13,328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.68x = 26,179.20 × 13,328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.68x = 348,933,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,933,132.29/18,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.19

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