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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,470.84, 25,462.76 and 14,695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,470.84, 25,462.76 and 14,695.43 is: 20,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,470.84 : 25,462.76 = 14,695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,470.84/25,462.76 = 14,695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,470.84x = 25,462.76 × 14,695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,470.84x = 374,186,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,186,006.40/18,470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.21

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