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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.02, 26,022.58 and 13,718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.02, 26,022.58 and 13,718.64 is: 18,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.02 : 26,022.58 = 13,718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.02/26,022.58 = 13,718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.02x = 26,022.58 × 13,718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.02x = 356,994,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,994,406.89/18,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.78

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