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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.85, 26,161.26 and 14,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.85, 26,161.26 and 14,244.93 is: 19,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.85 : 26,161.26 = 14,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.85/26,161.26 = 14,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.85x = 26,161.26 × 14,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.85x = 372,665,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,665,317.41/18,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.17

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