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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,837.54, 26,005.41 and 14,579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,837.54, 26,005.41 and 14,579.10 is: 20,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,837.54 : 26,005.41 = 14,579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,837.54/26,005.41 = 14,579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,837.54x = 26,005.41 × 14,579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,837.54x = 379,135,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,135,472.93/18,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.59

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