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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.84, 26,062.92 and 14,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.84, 26,062.92 and 14,185.92 is: 19,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.84 : 26,062.92 = 14,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.84/26,062.92 = 14,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.84x = 26,062.92 × 14,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.84x = 369,726,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,726,498.09/18,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.07

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