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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.82, 26,095.77 and 14,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.82, 26,095.77 and 14,953.41 is: 20,621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.82 : 26,095.77 = 14,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.82/26,095.77 = 14,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.82x = 26,095.77 × 14,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.82x = 390,220,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,220,748.08/18,922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.71

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