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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.14, 26,179.41 and 13,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.14, 26,179.41 and 13,007.68 is: 17,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.14 : 26,179.41 = 13,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.14/26,179.41 = 13,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.14x = 26,179.41 × 13,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.14x = 340,533,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,533,387.87/18,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.24

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