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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.95, 26,001.75 and 14,366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.95, 26,001.75 and 14,366.95 is: 19,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.95 : 26,001.75 = 14,366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.95/26,001.75 = 14,366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.95x = 26,001.75 × 14,366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.95x = 373,565,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,565,842.16/18,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.66

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