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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.92, 26,003.84 and 13,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.92, 26,003.84 and 13,816.26 is: 19,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.92 : 26,003.84 = 13,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.92/26,003.84 = 13,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.92x = 26,003.84 × 13,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.92x = 359,275,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,275,745.36/18,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.76

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