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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.40, 26,228.10 and 14,166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.40, 26,228.10 and 14,166.22 is: 19,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.40 : 26,228.10 = 14,166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.40/26,228.10 = 14,166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.40x = 26,228.10 × 14,166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.40x = 371,553,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,553,034.78/18,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.04

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