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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.05, 26,013.66 and 14,091.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.05, 26,013.66 and 14,091.86 is: 19,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.05 : 26,013.66 = 14,091.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.05/26,013.66 = 14,091.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.05x = 26,013.66 × 14,091.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.05x = 366,580,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,580,854.81/18,848.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.27

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