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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.96, 26,084.84 and 13,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.96, 26,084.84 and 13,860.12 is: 19,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.96 : 26,084.84 = 13,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.96/26,084.84 = 13,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.96x = 26,084.84 × 13,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.96x = 361,539,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,539,012.58/18,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.14

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