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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.40, 26,091.40 and 14,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.40, 26,091.40 and 14,421.20 is: 19,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.40 : 26,091.40 = 14,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.40/26,091.40 = 14,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.40x = 26,091.40 × 14,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.40x = 376,269,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,269,297.68/18,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.79

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