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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.60, 26,107.92 and 14,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.60, 26,107.92 and 14,437.44 is: 19,920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.60 : 26,107.92 = 14,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.60/26,107.92 = 14,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.60x = 26,107.92 × 14,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.60x = 376,931,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,931,528.52/18,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.70

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