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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.60, 26,015.12 and 14,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.60, 26,015.12 and 14,647.20 is: 20,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.60 : 26,015.12 = 14,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.60/26,015.12 = 14,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.60x = 26,015.12 × 14,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.60x = 381,048,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,048,665.66/18,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.50

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