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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.06, 26,004.32 and 13,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.06, 26,004.32 and 13,554.06 is: 18,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.06 : 26,004.32 = 13,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.06/26,004.32 = 13,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.06x = 26,004.32 × 13,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.06x = 352,464,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,464,113.54/18,852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.32

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