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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.45, 26,015.58 and 14,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.45, 26,015.58 and 14,093.24 is: 19,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.45 : 26,015.58 = 14,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.45/26,015.58 = 14,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.45x = 26,015.58 × 14,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.45x = 366,643,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,643,682.60/18,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.16

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