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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.96, 26,056.92 and 14,616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.96, 26,056.92 and 14,616.56 is: 20,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.96 : 26,056.92 = 14,616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.96/26,056.92 = 14,616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.96x = 26,056.92 × 14,616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.96x = 380,862,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,862,534.60/18,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.19

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