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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.56, 26,174.92 and 14,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.56, 26,174.92 and 14,701.96 is: 20,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.56 : 26,174.92 = 14,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.56/26,174.92 = 14,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.56x = 26,174.92 × 14,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.56x = 384,822,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,822,626.84/18,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.95

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