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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.42, 25,495.83 and 14,683.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.42, 25,495.83 and 14,683.77 is: 20,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.42 : 25,495.83 = 14,683.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.42/25,495.83 = 14,683.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.42x = 25,495.83 × 14,683.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.42x = 374,374,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,374,903.68/18,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.67

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