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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.54, 26,022.62 and 13,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.54, 26,022.62 and 13,562.76 is: 18,721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.54 : 26,022.62 = 13,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.54/26,022.62 = 13,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.54x = 26,022.62 × 13,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.54x = 352,938,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,938,549.63/18,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.01

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