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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.07, 26,073.91 and 14,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.07, 26,073.91 and 14,794.75 is: 20,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.07 : 26,073.91 = 14,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.07/26,073.91 = 14,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.07x = 26,073.91 × 14,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.07x = 385,756,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,756,812.62/18,891.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.06

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