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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.60, 26,163.36 and 14,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.60, 26,163.36 and 14,169.24 is: 19,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.60 : 26,163.36 = 14,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.60/26,163.36 = 14,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.60x = 26,163.36 × 14,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.60x = 370,714,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,714,927.05/18,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.95

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