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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.60, 25,443.09 and 14,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.60, 25,443.09 and 14,681.19 is: 20,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.60 : 25,443.09 = 14,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.60/25,443.09 = 14,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.60x = 25,443.09 × 14,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.60x = 373,534,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534,838.48/18,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.55

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