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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.52, 26,010.50 and 13,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.52, 26,010.50 and 13,558.52 is: 18,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.52 : 26,010.50 = 13,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.52/26,010.50 = 13,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.52x = 26,010.50 × 13,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.52x = 352,663,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,663,884.46/18,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.49

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