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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.40, 26,175.28 and 13,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.40, 26,175.28 and 13,006.38 is: 17,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.40 : 26,175.28 = 13,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.40/26,175.28 = 13,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.40x = 26,175.28 × 13,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.40x = 340,445,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,445,638.29/18,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.97

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