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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.68, 26,083.50 and 14,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.68, 26,083.50 and 14,431.80 is: 19,893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.68 : 26,083.50 = 14,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.68/26,083.50 = 14,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.68x = 26,083.50 × 14,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.68x = 376,431,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,431,855.30/18,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.16

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