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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.72, 26,015.93 and 14,093.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.72, 26,015.93 and 14,093.49 is: 19,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.72 : 26,015.93 = 14,093.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.72/26,015.93 = 14,093.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.72x = 26,015.93 × 14,093.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.72x = 366,655,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,655,249.30/18,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.50

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