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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.96, 26,162.30 and 14,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.96, 26,162.30 and 14,250.90 is: 19,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.96 : 26,162.30 = 14,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.96/26,162.30 = 14,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.96x = 26,162.30 × 14,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.96x = 372,836,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,836,321.07/18,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.67

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