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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.40, 25,506.78 and 14,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.40, 25,506.78 and 14,235.80 is: 19,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.40 : 25,506.78 = 14,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.40/25,506.78 = 14,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.40x = 25,506.78 × 14,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.40x = 363,109,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,109,418.72/18,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.05

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