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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.95, 26,000.37 and 14,365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.95, 26,000.37 and 14,365.95 is: 19,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.95 : 26,000.37 = 14,365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.95/26,000.37 = 14,365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.95x = 26,000.37 × 14,365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.95x = 373,520,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,520,015.40/18,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.29

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