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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.39, 26,077.32 and 18,186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.39, 26,077.32 and 18,186.47 is: 24,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.39 : 26,077.32 = 18,186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.39/26,077.32 = 18,186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.39x = 26,077.32 × 18,186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.39x = 474,254,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,254,335.67/18,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.88

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