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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,949.92, 26,093.52 and 14,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,949.92, 26,093.52 and 14,958.24 is: 20,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,949.92 : 26,093.52 = 14,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,949.92/26,093.52 = 14,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,949.92x = 26,093.52 × 14,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,949.92x = 390,313,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,313,134.60/18,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.09

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