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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.91, 26,103.75 and 13,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.91, 26,103.75 and 13,462.49 is: 18,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.91 : 26,103.75 = 13,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.91/26,103.75 = 13,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.91x = 26,103.75 × 13,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.91x = 351,421,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,421,473.34/18,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.98

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