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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.32, 26,097.84 and 14,204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.32, 26,097.84 and 14,204.18 is: 19,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.32 : 26,097.84 = 14,204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.32/26,097.84 = 14,204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.32x = 26,097.84 × 14,204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.32x = 370,698,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,698,416.97/18,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.12

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