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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.56, 25,470.36 and 14,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.56, 25,470.36 and 14,924.76 is: 20,578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.56 : 25,470.36 = 14,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.56/25,470.36 = 14,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.56x = 25,470.36 × 14,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.56x = 380,139,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,139,010.11/18,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.58

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