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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,949.72, 26,146.62 and 13,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,949.72, 26,146.62 and 13,656.28 is: 18,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,949.72 : 26,146.62 = 13,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,949.72/26,146.62 = 13,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,949.72x = 26,146.62 × 13,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,949.72x = 357,065,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,065,563.77/18,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.79

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