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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,888.09, 26,045.77 and 14,100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,888.09, 26,045.77 and 14,100.35 is: 19,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888.09 : 26,045.77 = 14,100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888.09/26,045.77 = 14,100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888.09x = 26,045.77 × 14,100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888.09x = 367,254,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,254,473.02/18,888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.71

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