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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.54, 26,006.79 and 14,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.54, 26,006.79 and 14,580.10 is: 20,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.54 : 26,006.79 = 14,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.54/26,006.79 = 14,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.54x = 26,006.79 × 14,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.54x = 379,181,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,181,598.88/18,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.97

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