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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.75, 25,454.78 and 13,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.75, 25,454.78 and 13,960.59 is: 19,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.75 : 25,454.78 = 13,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.75/25,454.78 = 13,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.75x = 25,454.78 × 13,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.75x = 355,363,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,363,747.12/18,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.39

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