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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,850.04, 26,016.44 and 14,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,850.04, 26,016.44 and 14,093.88 is: 19,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,850.04 : 26,016.44 = 14,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,850.04/26,016.44 = 14,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,850.04x = 26,016.44 × 14,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,850.04x = 366,672,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,672,583.39/18,850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.09

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