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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.06, 25,441.89 and 14,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.06, 25,441.89 and 14,953.94 is: 20,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.06 : 25,441.89 = 14,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.06/25,441.89 = 14,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.06x = 25,441.89 × 14,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.06x = 380,456,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,456,496.55/18,479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.52

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