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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.48, 25,448.86 and 14,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.48, 25,448.86 and 14,695.52 is: 20,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.48 : 25,448.86 = 14,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.48/25,448.86 = 14,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.48x = 25,448.86 × 14,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.48x = 373,984,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,984,231.11/18,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.38

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