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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.44, 25,191.90 and 14,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.44, 25,191.90 and 14,896.44 is: 20,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.44 : 25,191.90 = 14,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.44/25,191.90 = 14,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.44x = 25,191.90 × 14,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.44x = 375,269,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,269,626.84/18,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.09

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