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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.16, 26,168.04 and 13,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.16, 26,168.04 and 13,673.94 is: 18,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.16 : 26,168.04 = 13,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.16/26,168.04 = 13,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.16x = 26,168.04 × 13,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.16x = 357,820,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,820,208.88/18,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.39

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