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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.82, 26,664.16 and 18,733.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.82, 26,664.16 and 18,733.93 is: 25,665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.82 : 26,664.16 = 18,733.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.82/26,664.16 = 18,733.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.82x = 26,664.16 × 18,733.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.82x = 499,524,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,524,506.95/19,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.58

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