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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,463.96, 25,494.78 and 14,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,463.96, 25,494.78 and 14,867.50 is: 20,528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,463.96 : 25,494.78 = 14,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,463.96/25,494.78 = 14,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,463.96x = 25,494.78 × 14,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,463.96x = 379,043,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,043,641.65/18,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.84

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