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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,880.64, 26,016.89 and 14,605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,880.64, 26,016.89 and 14,605.74 is: 20,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,880.64 : 26,016.89 = 14,605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,880.64/26,016.89 = 14,605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,880.64x = 26,016.89 × 14,605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,880.64x = 379,995,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,995,930.95/18,880.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.22

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