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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.17, 26,095.56 and 14,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.17, 26,095.56 and 14,136.61 is: 19,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.17 : 26,095.56 = 14,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.17/26,095.56 = 14,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.17x = 26,095.56 × 14,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.17x = 368,902,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,902,754.45/18,924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.73

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