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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.68, 26,192.48 and 13,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.68, 26,192.48 and 13,017.20 is: 17,960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.68 : 26,192.48 = 13,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.68/26,192.48 = 13,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.68x = 26,192.48 × 13,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.68x = 340,952,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,952,750.66/18,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.31

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