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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.38, 26,147.12 and 14,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.38, 26,147.12 and 14,470.36 is: 19,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.38 : 26,147.12 = 14,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.38/26,147.12 = 14,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.38x = 26,147.12 × 14,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.38x = 378,358,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,358,239.36/18,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.52

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