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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.28, 26,152.20 and 14,474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.28, 26,152.20 and 14,474.23 is: 19,966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.28 : 26,152.20 = 14,474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.28/26,152.20 = 14,474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.28x = 26,152.20 × 14,474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.28x = 378,532,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,532,892.43/18,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.63

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