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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.89, 25,466.34 and 13,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.89, 25,466.34 and 13,976.88 is: 19,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.89 : 25,466.34 = 13,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.89/25,466.34 = 13,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.89x = 25,466.34 × 13,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.89x = 355,939,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,939,978.22/18,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,280.76

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