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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,939.60, 26,138.51 and 14,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,939.60, 26,138.51 and 14,151.24 is: 19,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,939.60 : 26,138.51 = 14,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,939.60/26,138.51 = 14,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,939.60x = 26,138.51 × 14,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,939.60x = 369,892,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,892,257.50/18,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.10

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