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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.89, 26,079.38 and 18,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.89, 26,079.38 and 18,187.97 is: 24,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.89 : 26,079.38 = 18,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.89/26,079.38 = 18,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.89x = 26,079.38 × 18,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.89x = 474,330,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,330,896.13/18,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.94

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