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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.64, 26,136.74 and 14,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.64, 26,136.74 and 14,462.60 is: 19,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.64 : 26,136.74 = 14,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.64/26,136.74 = 14,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.64x = 26,136.74 × 14,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.64x = 378,005,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,005,215.92/18,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.04

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