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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.17, 26,096.94 and 14,137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.17, 26,096.94 and 14,137.61 is: 19,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.17 : 26,096.94 = 14,137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.17/26,096.94 = 14,137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.17x = 26,096.94 × 14,137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.17x = 368,948,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,948,359.91/18,925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.11

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