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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.40, 26,092.78 and 14,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.40, 26,092.78 and 14,422.20 is: 19,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.40 : 26,092.78 = 14,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.40/26,092.78 = 14,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.40x = 26,092.78 × 14,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.40x = 376,315,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,315,291.72/18,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.17

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