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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.88, 26,150.58 and 14,472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.88, 26,150.58 and 14,472.86 is: 19,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.88 : 26,150.58 = 14,472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.88/26,150.58 = 14,472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.88x = 26,150.58 × 14,472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.88x = 378,473,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,473,552.51/18,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.97

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