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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.92, 26,104.56 and 14,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.92, 26,104.56 and 14,966.24 is: 20,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.92 : 26,104.56 = 14,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.92/26,104.56 = 14,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.92x = 26,104.56 × 14,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.92x = 390,687,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,687,110.05/18,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.12

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