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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.72, 26,016.39 and 13,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.72, 26,016.39 and 13,841.28 is: 19,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.72 : 26,016.39 = 13,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.72/26,016.39 = 13,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.72x = 26,016.39 × 13,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.72x = 360,100,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,100,138.58/18,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.35

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