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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.65, 26,205.92 and 13,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.65, 26,205.92 and 13,335.66 is: 18,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.65 : 26,205.92 = 13,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.65/26,205.92 = 13,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.65x = 26,205.92 × 13,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.65x = 349,473,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,473,106.91/18,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.66

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