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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,873.35, 26,006.85 and 14,598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,873.35, 26,006.85 and 14,598.45 is: 20,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,873.35 : 26,006.85 = 14,598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,873.35/26,006.85 = 14,598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,873.35x = 26,006.85 × 14,598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,873.35x = 379,659,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,659,731.47/18,873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.18

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