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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.18, 26,148.88 and 14,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.18, 26,148.88 and 14,928 is: 20,579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.18 : 26,148.88 = 14,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.18/26,148.88 = 14,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.18x = 26,148.88 × 14,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.18x = 390,350,406
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,350,406/18,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.23

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