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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.46, 25,495.47 and 14,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.46, 25,495.47 and 14,868 is: 20,529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.46 : 25,495.47 = 14,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.46/25,495.47 = 14,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.46x = 25,495.47 × 14,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.46x = 379,066,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,066,647.96/18,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.53

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