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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.80, 26,207.40 and 13,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.80, 26,207.40 and 13,687.28 is: 18,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.80 : 26,207.40 = 13,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.80/26,207.40 = 13,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.80x = 26,207.40 × 13,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.80x = 358,708,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,708,021.87/18,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.52

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