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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.32, 26,097.84 and 14,954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.32, 26,097.84 and 14,954.91 is: 20,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.32 : 26,097.84 = 14,954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.32/26,097.84 = 14,954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.32x = 26,097.84 × 14,954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.32x = 390,290,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,290,848.39/18,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.78

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