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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.60, 26,222.02 and 14,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.60, 26,222.02 and 14,275.68 is: 19,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.60 : 26,222.02 = 14,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.60/26,222.02 = 14,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.60x = 26,222.02 × 14,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.60x = 374,337,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,337,166.47/18,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.37

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