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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391, 25,371.70 and 14,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391, 25,371.70 and 14,396.08 is: 19,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391 : 25,371.70 = 14,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391/25,371.70 = 14,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391x = 25,371.70 × 14,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391x = 365,253,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,253,022.94/18,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.42

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