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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.18, 26,219.16 and 12,613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.18, 26,219.16 and 12,613.50 is: 17,407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.18 : 26,219.16 = 12,613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.18/26,219.16 = 12,613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.18x = 26,219.16 × 12,613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.18x = 330,715,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,715,374.66/18,998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,407.74

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