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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.56, 26,200.41 and 13,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.56, 26,200.41 and 13,022.69 is: 17,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.56 : 26,200.41 = 13,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.56/26,200.41 = 13,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.56x = 26,200.41 × 13,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.56x = 341,199,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199,817.30/18,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.76

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