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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.92, 26,119.56 and 14,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.92, 26,119.56 and 14,137.56 is: 19,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.92 : 26,119.56 = 14,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.92/26,119.56 = 14,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.92x = 26,119.56 × 14,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.92x = 369,266,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,266,846.67/18,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.17

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