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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.26, 26,017.70 and 14,606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.26, 26,017.70 and 14,606.35 is: 20,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.26 : 26,017.70 = 14,606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.26/26,017.70 = 14,606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.26x = 26,017.70 × 14,606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.26x = 380,023,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,023,494.32/18,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.02

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