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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.19, 25,483.41 and 14,497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.19, 25,483.41 and 14,497.79 is: 20,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.19 : 25,483.41 = 14,497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.19/25,483.41 = 14,497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.19x = 25,483.41 × 14,497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.19x = 369,452,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,452,999.25/18,467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.91

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